validation2 I dont know if its correct???

Cargo.lock

@@ -595,8 +595,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "dotenvy",
  "futures",
  "lazy_static",
- "prost",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
  "ratatui",
  "rstest",
  "serde",
@@ -637,9 +637,11 @@ dependencies = [
 name = "common"
 version = "0.5.0"
 dependencies = [
- "prost",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+ "prost-build 0.14.1",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
  "serde",
+ "serde_json",
  "tantivy",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-build",
@@ -1955,6 +1957,15 @@ version = "0.11.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "08ab2867e3eeeca90e844d1940eab391c9dc5228783db2ed999acbc0a9ed375a"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "matchers"
+version = "0.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8263075bb86c5a1b1427b5ae862e8889656f126e9f77c484496e8b47cf5c5558"
+dependencies = [
+ "regex-automata 0.1.10",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "matchit"
 version = "0.8.4"
@@ -2495,7 +2506,17 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2796faa41db3ec313a31f7624d9286acf277b52de526150b7e69f3debf891ee5"
 dependencies = [
  "bytes",
- "prost-derive",
+ "prost-derive 0.13.5",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "prost"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "7231bd9b3d3d33c86b58adbac74b5ec0ad9f496b19d22801d773636feaa95f3d"
+dependencies = [
+ "bytes",
+ "prost-derive 0.14.1",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2511,8 +2532,28 @@ dependencies = [
  "once_cell",
  "petgraph",
  "prettyplease",
- "prost",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
+ "regex",
+ "syn 2.0.104",
+ "tempfile",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "prost-build"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ac6c3320f9abac597dcbc668774ef006702672474aad53c6d596b62e487b40b1"
+dependencies = [
+ "heck",
+ "itertools 0.14.0",
+ "log",
+ "multimap",
+ "once_cell",
+ "petgraph",
+ "prettyplease",
+ "prost 0.14.1",
+ "prost-types 0.14.1",
  "regex",
  "syn 2.0.104",
  "tempfile",
@@ -2531,13 +2572,35 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn 2.0.104",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "prost-derive"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9120690fafc389a67ba3803df527d0ec9cbbc9cc45e4cc20b332996dfb672425"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "itertools 0.14.0",
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn 2.0.104",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "prost-types"
 version = "0.13.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "52c2c1bf36ddb1a1c396b3601a3cec27c2462e45f07c386894ec3ccf5332bd16"
 dependencies = [
- "prost",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "prost-types"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b9b4db3d6da204ed77bb26ba83b6122a73aeb2e87e25fbf7ad2e84c4ccbf8f72"
+dependencies = [
+ "prost 0.14.1",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2747,8 +2810,17 @@ checksum = "b544ef1b4eac5dc2db33ea63606ae9ffcfac26c1416a2806ae0bf5f56b201191"
 dependencies = [
  "aho-corasick",
  "memchr",
- "regex-automata",
- "regex-syntax",
+ "regex-automata 0.4.9",
+ "regex-syntax 0.8.5",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "regex-automata"
+version = "0.1.10"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6c230d73fb8d8c1b9c0b3135c5142a8acee3a0558fb8db5cf1cb65f8d7862132"
+dependencies = [
+ "regex-syntax 0.6.29",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2759,9 +2831,15 @@ checksum = "809e8dc61f6de73b46c85f4c96486310fe304c434cfa43669d7b40f711150908"
 dependencies = [
  "aho-corasick",
  "memchr",
- "regex-syntax",
+ "regex-syntax 0.8.5",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "regex-syntax"
+version = "0.6.29"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f162c6dd7b008981e4d40210aca20b4bd0f9b60ca9271061b07f78537722f2e1"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "regex-syntax"
 version = "0.8.5"
@@ -3026,7 +3104,7 @@ version = "0.5.0"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "common",
- "prost",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "sqlx",
@@ -3132,8 +3210,9 @@ dependencies = [
  "futures",
  "jsonwebtoken",
  "lazy_static",
- "prost",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+ "prost-build 0.14.1",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
  "rand 0.9.2",
  "regex",
  "rstest",
@@ -3751,7 +3830,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "fnv",
  "once_cell",
  "plist",
- "regex-syntax",
+ "regex-syntax 0.8.5",
  "serde",
  "serde_derive",
  "serde_json",
@@ -3857,7 +3936,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "d60769b80ad7953d8a7b2c70cdfe722bbcdcac6bccc8ac934c40c034d866fc18"
 dependencies = [
  "byteorder",
- "regex-syntax",
+ "regex-syntax 0.8.5",
  "utf8-ranges",
 ]
 
@@ -4169,7 +4248,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper-util",
  "percent-encoding",
  "pin-project",
- "prost",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
  "socket2 0.5.10",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
@@ -4187,8 +4266,8 @@ checksum = "eac6f67be712d12f0b41328db3137e0d0757645d8904b4cb7d51cd9c2279e847"
 dependencies = [
  "prettyplease",
  "proc-macro2",
- "prost-build",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost-build 0.13.5",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
  "quote",
  "syn 2.0.104",
 ]
@@ -4199,8 +4278,8 @@ version = "0.13.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "f9687bd5bfeafebdded2356950f278bba8226f0b32109537c4253406e09aafe1"
 dependencies = [
- "prost",
- "prost-types",
+ "prost 0.13.5",
+ "prost-types 0.13.5",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
@@ -4287,10 +4366,14 @@ version = "0.3.19"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "e8189decb5ac0fa7bc8b96b7cb9b2701d60d48805aca84a238004d665fcc4008"
 dependencies = [
+ "matchers",
  "nu-ansi-term",
+ "once_cell",
+ "regex",
  "sharded-slab",
  "smallvec",
  "thread_local",
+ "tracing",
  "tracing-core",
  "tracing-log",
 ]

canvas/src/validation/config.rs

@@ -6,6 +6,49 @@ use crate::validation::{CharacterLimits, PatternFilters, DisplayMask};
 use crate::validation::{CustomFormatter, FormattingResult, PositionMapper};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
+/// Whitelist of allowed exact values for a field.
+/// If configured, the field is valid when it is empty (by default) or when the
+/// content exactly matches one of the allowed values. This does not block field
+/// switching (unlike minimum length in CharacterLimits).
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct AllowedValues {
+    allowed: Vec<String>,
+    allow_empty: bool,
+    case_insensitive: bool,
+}
+
+impl AllowedValues {
+    pub fn new(allowed: Vec<String>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            allowed,
+            allow_empty: true,
+            case_insensitive: false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Allow or disallow empty value to be considered valid (default: true).
+    pub fn allow_empty(mut self, allow: bool) -> Self {
+        self.allow_empty = allow;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Enable/disable ASCII case-insensitive matching (default: false).
+    pub fn case_insensitive(mut self, ci: bool) -> Self {
+        self.case_insensitive = ci;
+        self
+    }
+
+    fn matches(&self, text: &str) -> bool {
+        if self.case_insensitive {
+            self.allowed
+                .iter()
+                .any(|s| s.eq_ignore_ascii_case(text))
+        } else {
+            self.allowed.iter().any(|s| s == text)
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Main validation configuration for a field
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ValidationConfig {
@@ -22,6 +65,9 @@ pub struct ValidationConfig {
     #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
     pub custom_formatter: Option<Arc<dyn CustomFormatter + Send + Sync>>,
 
+    /// Optional: restrict the field to one of exact allowed values (or empty)
+    pub allowed_values: Option<AllowedValues>,
+
     /// Enable external validation indicator UI (feature 5)
     pub external_validation_enabled: bool,
 
@@ -50,6 +96,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Debug for ValidationConfig {
                   }
               },
           )
+          .field("allowed_values", &self.allowed_values)
           .field("external_validation_enabled", &self.external_validation_enabled)
           .field("external_validation", &self.external_validation)
           .finish()
@@ -167,6 +214,18 @@ impl ValidationConfig {
             }
         }
 
+        // Allowed values (whitelist) validation
+        if let Some(ref allowed) = self.allowed_values {
+            // Empty value is allowed (default) or required (if allow_empty is false)
+            if text.is_empty() {
+                if !allowed.allow_empty {
+                    return ValidationResult::warning("Value required");
+                }
+            } else if !allowed.matches(text) {
+                return ValidationResult::error("Value must be one of the allowed options");
+            }
+        }
+
         // Future: Add other validation types here
 
         ValidationResult::Valid
@@ -183,6 +242,12 @@ impl ValidationConfig {
                 #[cfg(not(feature = "validation"))]
                 { false }
             }
+            || self.allowed_values.is_some()
+    }
+
+    /// Check if whitelist is configured
+    pub fn has_allowed_values(&self) -> bool {
+        self.allowed_values.is_some()
     }
 
     pub fn allows_field_switch(&self, text: &str) -> bool {
@@ -289,6 +354,41 @@ impl ValidationConfigBuilder {
         self
     }
 
+    /// Restrict content to one of the provided exact values (or empty).
+    /// - Empty is considered valid by default.
+    /// - Matching is case-sensitive by default.
+    pub fn with_allowed_values<S>(mut self, values: Vec<S>) -> Self
+    where
+        S: Into<String>,
+    {
+        let vals: Vec<String> = values.into_iter().map(Into::into).collect();
+        self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vals));
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Same as with_allowed_values, but case-insensitive (ASCII).
+    pub fn with_allowed_values_ci<S>(mut self, values: Vec<S>) -> Self
+    where
+        S: Into<String>,
+    {
+        let vals: Vec<String> = values.into_iter().map(Into::into).collect();
+        self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vals).case_insensitive(true));
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Configure whether empty value should be allowed when using AllowedValues.
+    pub fn with_allowed_values_allow_empty(mut self, allow_empty: bool) -> Self {
+        if let Some(av) = self.config.allowed_values.take() {
+            self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues {
+                allow_empty,
+                ..av
+            });
+        } else {
+            self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vec![]).allow_empty(allow_empty));
+        }
+        self
+    }
+
     /// Enable or disable external validation indicator UI (feature 5)
     pub fn with_external_validation_enabled(mut self, enabled: bool) -> Self {
         self.config.external_validation_enabled = enabled;
@@ -391,6 +491,47 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(config.display_mask.is_some());
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn test_allowed_values() {
+        let config = ValidationConfigBuilder::new()
+            .with_allowed_values(vec!["alpha", "beta", "gamma", "delta", "epsilon"])
+            .build();
+
+        // Empty should be valid by default
+        let result = config.validate_content("");
+        assert!(result.is_acceptable());
+
+        // Exact allowed values are valid
+        assert!(config.validate_content("alpha").is_acceptable());
+        assert!(config.validate_content("beta").is_acceptable());
+
+        // Anything else is an error
+        let res = config.validate_content("alph");
+        assert!(res.is_error());
+        let res = config.validate_content("ALPHA");
+        assert!(res.is_error()); // case-sensitive by default
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_allowed_values_case_insensitive_and_required() {
+        let config = ValidationConfigBuilder::new()
+            .with_allowed_values_ci(vec!["Yes", "No"])
+            .with_allowed_values_allow_empty(false)
+            .build();
+
+        // Empty is not allowed now (warning so it's still acceptable for typing)
+        let res = config.validate_content("");
+        assert!(res.is_acceptable());
+
+        // Case-insensitive matches
+        assert!(config.validate_content("yes").is_acceptable());
+        assert!(config.validate_content("NO").is_acceptable());
+
+        // Random text is an error
+        let res = config.validate_content("maybe");
+        assert!(res.is_error());
+    }
+
     #[test]
     fn test_validation_result() {
         let valid = ValidationResult::Valid;

client/.gitignore

@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 canvas_config.toml.txt
+ui_debug.log

client/Cargo.toml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ license.workspace = true
 anyhow = { workspace = true }
 async-trait = "0.1.88"
 common = { path = "../common" }
-canvas = { path = "../canvas", features = ["gui", "suggestions", "cursor-style", "keymap"] }
+canvas = { path = "../canvas", features = ["gui", "suggestions", "cursor-style", "keymap", "validation"] }
 
 ratatui = { workspace = true }
 crossterm = { workspace = true }
@@ -24,14 +24,15 @@ tokio = { version = "1.44.2", features = ["full", "macros"] }
 toml = { workspace = true }
 tonic = "0.13.0"
 tracing = "0.1.41"
-tracing-subscriber = "0.3.19"
+tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3.19", features = ["env-filter"] }
 tui-textarea = { version = "0.7.0", features = ["crossterm", "ratatui", "search"] }
 unicode-segmentation = "1.12.0"
 unicode-width.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = []
+default = ["validation"]
 ui-debug = []
+validation = []
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 rstest = "0.25.0"

client/config.toml

@@ -5,18 +5,17 @@ enter_command_mode = [":", "ctrl+;"]
 next_buffer = ["space+b+n"]
 previous_buffer = ["space+b+p"] 
 close_buffer = ["space+b+d"]
+revert = ["space+b+r"]
 
 [keybindings.general]
-move_up = ["k", "Up"]
-move_down = ["j", "Down"]
-next_option = ["l", "Right"]
-previous_option = ["h", "Left"]
+up = ["k", "Up"]
+down = ["j", "Down"]
+left = ["h", "Left"]
+right = ["l", "Right"]
+next = ["Tab"]
+previous = ["Shift+Tab"]
 select = ["Enter"]
-toggle_sidebar = ["ctrl+t"]
-toggle_buffer_list = ["ctrl+b"]
-next_field = ["Tab"]
-prev_field = ["Shift+Tab"]
-exit_table_scroll = ["esc"]
+esc = ["esc"]
 open_search = ["ctrl+f"]
 
 [keybindings.common]
@@ -29,7 +28,6 @@ move_up = ["Up"]
 move_down = ["Down"]
 toggle_sidebar = ["ctrl+t"]
 toggle_buffer_list = ["ctrl+b"]
-revert = ["space+b+r"]
 
 # MODE SPECIFIC
 # READ ONLY MODE
@@ -62,7 +60,7 @@ prev_field = ["Shift+Tab"]
 
 [keybindings.highlight]
 exit_highlight_mode = ["esc"]
-enter_highlight_mode_linewise = ["ctrl+v"]
+enter_highlight_mode_linewise = ["shift+v"]
 
 ### AUTOGENERATED CANVAS CONFIG
 # Required

client/src/bottom_panel/layout.rs

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ use crate::bottom_panel::find_file_palette;
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
 use crate::modes::general::command_navigation::NavigationState;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+use crate::pages::routing::Router;
 
 /// Calculate the layout constraints for the bottom panel (status line + command line/palette).
 pub fn bottom_panel_constraints(
@@ -46,9 +47,9 @@ pub fn render_bottom_panel(
     chunk_idx: &mut usize,
     current_dir: &str,
     theme: &Theme,
-    is_event_handler_edit_mode: bool,
     current_fps: f64,
     app_state: &AppState,
+    router: &Router,
     navigation_state: &NavigationState,
     event_handler_command_input: &str,
     event_handler_command_mode_active: bool,
@@ -74,9 +75,9 @@ pub fn render_bottom_panel(
         status_line_area,
         current_dir,
         theme,
-        is_event_handler_edit_mode,
         current_fps,
         app_state,
+        router,
     );
 
     // --- Render command line or palette ---

client/src/bottom_panel/status_line.rs

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ use ratatui::{
     widgets::{Paragraph, Wrap},
     Frame,
 };
+use crate::pages::routing::Page;
+use crate::pages::routing::Router;
 use std::path::Path;
 use unicode_width::UnicodeWidthStr;
 
@@ -16,9 +18,9 @@ pub fn render_status_line(
     area: Rect,
     current_dir: &str,
     theme: &Theme,
-    is_edit_mode: bool,
     current_fps: f64,
     app_state: &AppState,
+    router: &Router,
 ) {
     #[cfg(feature = "ui-debug")]
     {
@@ -48,7 +50,20 @@ pub fn render_status_line(
 
     // --- The normal status line rendering logic (unchanged) ---
     let program_info = format!("komp_ac v{}", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"));
-    let mode_text = if is_edit_mode { "[EDIT]" } else { "[READ-ONLY]" };
+    let mode_text = if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+        if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path_ref(path) {
+            match editor.mode() {
+                canvas::AppMode::Edit => "[EDIT]",
+                canvas::AppMode::ReadOnly => "[READ-ONLY]",
+                canvas::AppMode::Highlight => "[VISUAL]",
+                _ => "",
+            }
+        } else {
+            ""
+        }
+    } else {
+        "" // No canvas active
+    };    
 
     let home_dir = dirs::home_dir()
         .map(|p| p.to_string_lossy().into_owned())

client/src/buffer/functions.rs

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ pub fn get_view_layer(view: &AppView) -> u8 {
     match view {
         AppView::Intro => 1,
         AppView::Login | AppView::Register | AppView::Admin | AppView::AddTable | AppView::AddLogic => 2,
-        AppView::Form | AppView::Scratch => 3,
+        AppView::Form(_) | AppView::Scratch => 3,
     }
 }
 

client/src/buffer/state.rs

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ pub enum AppView {
     Admin,
     AddTable,
     AddLogic,
-    Form,
+    Form(String),
     Scratch,
 }
 
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ impl AppView {
             AppView::Admin => "Admin_Panel",
             AppView::AddTable => "Add_Table",
             AppView::AddLogic => "Add_Logic",
-            AppView::Form => "Form",
+            AppView::Form(_) => "Form",
             AppView::Scratch => "*scratch*",
         }
     }
@@ -31,10 +31,14 @@ impl AppView {
     /// Returns the display name with dynamic context (for Form buffers)
     pub fn display_name_with_context(&self, current_table_name: Option<&str>) -> String {
         match self {
-            AppView::Form => {
-                current_table_name
-                    .unwrap_or("Data Form")
-                    .to_string()
+            AppView::Form(path) => {
+                // Derive table name from "profile/table" path
+                let table = path.split('/').nth(1).unwrap_or("");
+                if !table.is_empty() {
+                    table.to_string()
+                } else {
+                    current_table_name.unwrap_or("Data Form").to_string()
+                }
             }
             _ => self.display_name().to_string(),
         }

client/src/components/admin.rs

@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
-// src/components/admin.rs
-pub mod admin_panel;
-pub mod admin_panel_admin;
-pub mod add_table;
-pub mod add_logic;
-
-pub use admin_panel::*;
-pub use admin_panel_admin::*;
-pub use add_table::*;
-pub use add_logic::*;

client/src/components/mod.rs

@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
 // src/components/mod.rs
 
-pub mod admin;
 pub mod common;
 pub mod utils;
 
-pub use admin::*;
 pub use common::*;
 pub use utils::*;

client/src/config/binds/config.rs

@@ -148,19 +148,17 @@ impl Config {
     /// Context-aware keybinding resolution
     pub fn get_action_for_current_context(
         &self,
-        is_edit_mode: bool,
         command_mode: bool,
         key: KeyCode,
         modifiers: KeyModifiers
     ) -> Option<&str> {
-        match (command_mode, is_edit_mode) {
-            (true, _) => self.get_command_action_for_key(key, modifiers),
-            (_, true) => self.get_edit_action_for_key(key, modifiers)
-                .or_else(|| self.get_common_action(key, modifiers)),
-            _ => self.get_read_only_action_for_key(key, modifiers)
+        if command_mode {
+            self.get_command_action_for_key(key, modifiers)
+        } else {
+            // fallback: read-only + common + global
+            self.get_read_only_action_for_key(key, modifiers)
                 .or_else(|| self.get_common_action(key, modifiers))
-                // Add global bindings check for read-only mode
-                .or_else(|| self.get_action_for_key_in_mode(&self.keybindings.global, key, modifiers)),
+                .or_else(|| self.get_action_for_key_in_mode(&self.keybindings.global, key, modifiers))
         }
     }
 
@@ -252,28 +250,63 @@ impl Config {
         key: KeyCode,
         modifiers: KeyModifiers,
     ) -> bool {
-        // Special handling for shift+character combinations
-        if binding.to_lowercase().starts_with("shift+") {
+
+        // Normalize binding once
+        let binding_lc = binding.to_lowercase();
+
+        // Robust handling for Shift+Tab
+        // Accept either BackTab (with or without SHIFT flagged) or Tab+SHIFT
+        if binding_lc == "shift+tab" || binding_lc == "backtab" {
+            return match key {
+                KeyCode::BackTab => true,
+                KeyCode::Tab => modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::SHIFT),
+                _ => false,
+            };
+        }
+
+        // If binding contains '+', distinguish between:
+        // - modifier combos (e.g., ctrl+shift+s) => single key + modifiers
+        // - multi-key sequences (e.g., space+b+r, g+g) => NOT a single key
+        if binding_lc.contains('+') {
+            let parts: Vec<&str> = binding_lc.split('+').collect();
+            let is_modifier = |t: &str| {
+                matches!(
+                    t,
+                    "ctrl" | "control" | "shift" | "alt" | "super" | "windows" | "cmd" | "hyper" | "meta"
+                )
+            };
+            let non_modifier_count = parts.iter().filter(|p| !is_modifier(p)).count();
+            if non_modifier_count > 1 {
+                // This is a multi-key sequence (e.g., space+b+r, g+g), not a single keybind.
+                // It must be handled by the sequence engine, not here.
+                return false;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Robust handling for shift+<char> (letters)
+        // Many terminals send uppercase Char without SHIFT bit.
+        if binding_lc.starts_with("shift+") {
             let parts: Vec<&str> = binding.split('+').collect();
-            if parts.len() == 2 && parts[1].len() == 1 {
-                let expected_lowercase = parts[1].chars().next().unwrap().to_lowercase().next().unwrap();
-                let expected_uppercase = expected_lowercase.to_uppercase().next().unwrap();
-                if let KeyCode::Char(actual_char) = key {
-                    if actual_char == expected_uppercase && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::SHIFT) {
+            if parts.len() == 2 && parts[1].chars().count() == 1 {
+                let base = parts[1].chars().next().unwrap();
+                let upper = base.to_ascii_uppercase();
+                let lower = base.to_ascii_lowercase();
+                if let KeyCode::Char(actual) = key {
+                    // Accept uppercase char regardless of SHIFT bit
+                    if actual == upper {
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                    // Also accept lowercase char with SHIFT flagged (some terms do this)
+                    if actual == lower && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::SHIFT) {
                         return true;
                     }
                 }
             }
         }
 
-        // Handle Shift+Tab -> BackTab
-        if binding.to_lowercase() == "shift+tab" && key == KeyCode::BackTab && modifiers.is_empty() {
-            return true;
-        }
-
         // Handle multi-character bindings (all standard keys without modifiers)
         if binding.len() > 1 && !binding.contains('+') {
-            return match binding.to_lowercase().as_str() {
+            return match binding_lc.as_str() {
                 // Navigation keys
                 "left" => key == KeyCode::Left,
                 "right" => key == KeyCode::Right,
@@ -373,6 +406,7 @@ impl Config {
         let mut expected_key = None;
 
         for part in parts {
+            let part_lc = part.to_lowercase();
             match part.to_lowercase().as_str() {
                 // Modifiers
                 "ctrl" | "control" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::CONTROL,
@@ -791,12 +825,43 @@ impl Config {
         None
     }
 
+    // Normalize bindings for canvas consumption:
+    // - "shift+<char>" -> also add "<CHAR>"
+    // - "shift+tab" -> also add "backtab"
+    // This keeps your config human-friendly while making the canvas happy.
+    fn normalize_for_canvas(
+        map: &HashMap<String, Vec<String>>,
+    ) -> HashMap<String, Vec<String>> {
+        let mut out: HashMap<String, Vec<String>> = HashMap::new();
+        for (action, bindings) in map {
+            let mut new_list: Vec<String> = Vec::new();
+            for b in bindings {
+                new_list.push(b.clone());
+                let blc = b.to_lowercase();
+                if blc.starts_with("shift+") {
+                    let parts: Vec<&str> = b.split('+').collect();
+                    if parts.len() == 2 && parts[1].chars().count() == 1 {
+                        let ch = parts[1].chars().next().unwrap();
+                        new_list.push(ch.to_ascii_uppercase().to_string());
+                    }
+                    if blc == "shift+tab" {
+                        new_list.push("backtab".to_string());
+                    }
+                }
+                if blc == "shift+tab" {
+                    new_list.push("backtab".to_string());
+                }
+            }
+            out.insert(action.clone(), new_list);
+        }
+        out
+    }
+
     pub fn build_canvas_keymap(&self) -> CanvasKeyMap {
-        CanvasKeyMap::from_mode_maps(
-            &self.keybindings.read_only,
-            &self.keybindings.edit,
-            &self.keybindings.highlight,
-        )
+        let ro = Self::normalize_for_canvas(&self.keybindings.read_only);
+        let ed = Self::normalize_for_canvas(&self.keybindings.edit);
+        let hl = Self::normalize_for_canvas(&self.keybindings.highlight);
+        CanvasKeyMap::from_mode_maps(&ro, &ed, &hl)
     }
 }
 

client/src/config/binds/key_sequences.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 // client/src/config/key_sequences.rs
 use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
+use tracing::info;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
 pub struct ParsedKey {
@@ -25,19 +26,21 @@ impl KeySequenceTracker {
     }
 
     pub fn reset(&mut self) {
+        info!("KeySequenceTracker.reset() from {:?}", self.current_sequence);
         self.current_sequence.clear();
         self.last_key_time = Instant::now();
     }
 
     pub fn add_key(&mut self, key: KeyCode) -> bool {
-        // Check if timeout has expired
         let now = Instant::now();
         if now.duration_since(self.last_key_time) > self.timeout {
+            info!("KeySequenceTracker timeout — reset before adding {:?}", key);
             self.reset();
         }
 
         self.current_sequence.push(key);
         self.last_key_time = now;
+        info!("KeySequenceTracker state after add: {:?}", self.current_sequence);
         true
     }
 
@@ -67,6 +70,7 @@ impl KeySequenceTracker {
 // Helper function to convert any KeyCode to a string representation
 pub fn key_to_string(key: &KeyCode) -> String {
     match key {
+        KeyCode::Char(' ') => "space".to_string(),
         KeyCode::Char(c) => c.to_string(),
         KeyCode::Left => "left".to_string(),
         KeyCode::Right => "right".to_string(),
@@ -90,6 +94,7 @@ pub fn key_to_string(key: &KeyCode) -> String {
 // Helper function to convert a string to a KeyCode
 pub fn string_to_keycode(s: &str) -> Option<KeyCode> {
     match s.to_lowercase().as_str() {
+        "space" => Some(KeyCode::Char(' ')),
         "left" => Some(KeyCode::Left),
         "right" => Some(KeyCode::Right),
         "up" => Some(KeyCode::Up),
@@ -113,26 +118,21 @@ pub fn string_to_keycode(s: &str) -> Option<KeyCode> {
 pub fn parse_binding(binding: &str) -> Vec<ParsedKey> {
     let mut sequence = Vec::new();
 
-    // Handle different binding formats
-    let parts: Vec<String> = if binding.contains('+') {
-        // Format with explicit '+' separators like "g+left"
-        binding.split('+').map(|s| s.to_string()).collect()
-    } else if binding.contains(' ') {
-        // Format with spaces like "g left"
-        binding.split(' ').map(|s| s.to_string()).collect()
-    } else if is_compound_key(binding) {
-        // A single compound key like "left" or "enter"
-        vec![binding.to_string()]
+    // Split into multi-key sequence:
+    // - If contains space → sequence split by space
+    // - Else split by '+'
+    let parts: Vec<&str> = if binding.contains(' ') {
+        binding.split(' ').collect()
     } else {
-        // Simple character sequence like "gg"
-        binding.chars().map(|c| c.to_string()).collect()
+        binding.split('+').collect()
     };
 
-    for part in &parts {
-        if let Some(key) = parse_key_part(part) {
-            sequence.push(key);
+    for part in parts {
+        if let Some(parsed) = parse_key_part(part) {
+            sequence.push(parsed);
         }
     }
+
     sequence
 }
 
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ fn is_compound_key(part: &str) -> bool {
     matches!(part.to_lowercase().as_str(),
         "esc" | "up" | "down" | "left" | "right" | "enter" |
         "backspace" | "delete" | "tab" | "backtab" | "home" |
-        "end" | "pageup" | "pagedown" | "insert"
+        "end" | "pageup" | "pagedown" | "insert" | "space"
     )
 }
 

client/src/dialog/functions.rs

@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = Some(purpose);
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = false;
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_show = true;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
     }
 
     pub fn show_loading_dialog(&mut self, title: &str, message: &str) {
@@ -30,7 +29,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = None;
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = true;
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_show = true;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
     }
 
     pub fn update_dialog_content(
@@ -55,7 +53,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_buttons.clear();
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_active_button_index = 0;
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = None;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = false;
     }
 

client/src/dialog/logic.rs

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ use crate::buffer::state::BufferState;
 use crate::modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome;
 use crate::pages::register;
 use crate::pages::login;
-use crate::tui::functions::common::add_table::handle_delete_selected_columns;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::logic::handle_delete_selected_columns;
 use crate::pages::routing::{Router, Page};
 use anyhow::Result;
 
@@ -154,15 +154,14 @@ pub async fn handle_dialog_event(
                         DialogPurpose::ConfirmDeleteColumns => match selected_index {
                             0 => {
                                 // "Confirm" button selected
-                                if let Page::Admin(state) = &mut router.current {
-                                    let outcome_message =
-                                        handle_delete_selected_columns(&mut state.add_table_state);
+                                if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
+                                    let outcome_message = handle_delete_selected_columns(&mut page.state);
                                     app_state.hide_dialog();
                                     return Some(Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(outcome_message)));
                                 }
                                 return Some(Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(
-                                    "Admin state not active".to_string(),
-                                )));
+                                            "AddTable page not active".to_string(),
+                                )));                                
                             }
                             1 => {
                                 // "Cancel" button selected

client/src/functions/mod.rs

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-// src/functions/mod.rs
-
-pub mod modes;
-
-pub use modes::*;

client/src/functions/modes.rs

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-// src/functions/modes.rs
-
-pub mod navigation;
-
-pub use navigation::*;

client/src/functions/modes/navigation.rs

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-// src/functions/modes/navigation.rs
-
-pub mod admin_nav;
-pub mod add_table_nav;
-pub mod add_logic_nav;

client/src/functions/modes/navigation/add_logic_nav.rs

@@ -1,446 +0,0 @@
-// src/functions/modes/navigation/add_logic_nav.rs
-use crate::config::binds::config::{Config, EditorKeybindingMode};
-use crate::state::{
-    app::state::AppState,
-    pages::add_logic::{AddLogicFocus, AddLogicState},
-};
-use crate::buffer::{AppView, BufferState};
-use crossterm::event::{KeyEvent, KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
-use crate::services::GrpcClient;
-use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-use anyhow::Result;
-use crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor;
-use crate::services::ui_service::UiService;
-use tui_textarea::CursorMove;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::AdminState;
-use crate::pages::routing::{Router, Page};
-
-pub type SaveLogicResultSender = mpsc::Sender<Result<String>>;
-
-pub fn handle_add_logic_navigation(
-    key_event: KeyEvent,
-    config: &Config,
-    app_state: &mut AppState,
-    is_edit_mode: &mut bool,
-    buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
-    grpc_client: GrpcClient,
-    save_logic_sender: SaveLogicResultSender,
-    command_message: &mut String,
-    router: &mut Router,
-) -> bool {
-    if let Page::AddLogic(add_logic_state) = &mut router.current {
-
-        // === FULLSCREEN SCRIPT EDITING - COMPLETE ISOLATION ===
-        if add_logic_state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent {
-            // === AUTOCOMPLETE HANDLING ===
-            if add_logic_state.script_editor_autocomplete_active {
-                match key_event.code {
-                    // ... (Char, Backspace, Tab, Down, Up cases remain the same) ...
-                    KeyCode::Char(c) if c.is_alphanumeric() || c == '_' => {
-                        add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.push(c);
-                        add_logic_state.update_script_editor_suggestions();
-                        {
-                            let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                            TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                &mut editor_borrow,
-                                key_event,
-                                &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                            );
-                        }
-                        *command_message = format!("Filtering: @{}", add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text);
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    KeyCode::Backspace => {
-                        if !add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.is_empty() {
-                            add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.pop();
-                            add_logic_state.update_script_editor_suggestions();
-                            {
-                                let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                                TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                    &mut editor_borrow,
-                                    key_event,
-                                    &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                    &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                                );
-                            }
-                            *command_message = if add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.is_empty() {
-                                "Autocomplete: @".to_string()
-                            } else {
-                                format!("Filtering: @{}", add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text)
-                            };
-                        } else {
-                            let should_deactivate = if let Some((trigger_line, trigger_col)) = add_logic_state.script_editor_trigger_position {
-                                let current_cursor = {
-                                    let editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow();
-                                    editor_borrow.cursor()
-                                };
-                                current_cursor.0 == trigger_line && current_cursor.1 == trigger_col + 1
-                            } else {
-                                false
-                            };
-                            if should_deactivate {
-                                add_logic_state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                                *command_message = "Autocomplete cancelled".to_string();
-                            }
-                            {
-                                let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                                TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                    &mut editor_borrow,
-                                    key_event,
-                                    &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                    &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                                );
-                            }
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    KeyCode::Tab | KeyCode::Down => {
-                        if !add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.is_empty() {
-                            let current = add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index.unwrap_or(0);
-                            let next = (current + 1) % add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.len();
-                            add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index = Some(next);
-                            *command_message = format!("Selected: {}", add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions[next]);
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    KeyCode::Up => {
-                        if !add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.is_empty() {
-                            let current = add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index.unwrap_or(0);
-                            let prev = if current == 0 {
-                                add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.len() - 1
-                            } else {
-                                current - 1
-                            };
-                            add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index = Some(prev);
-                            *command_message = format!("Selected: {}", add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions[prev]);
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    KeyCode::Enter => {
-                        if let Some(selected_idx) = add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index {
-                            if let Some(suggestion) = add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.get(selected_idx).cloned() {
-                                let trigger_pos = add_logic_state.script_editor_trigger_position;
-                                let filter_len = add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.len();
-
-                                add_logic_state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                                add_logic_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-
-                                if let Some(pos) = trigger_pos {
-                                    let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-
-                                    if suggestion == "sql" {
-                                        replace_autocomplete_text(&mut editor_borrow, pos, filter_len, "sql");
-                                        editor_borrow.insert_str("('')");
-                                        // Move cursor back twice to be between the single quotes
-                                        editor_borrow.move_cursor(CursorMove::Back); // Before ')'
-                                        editor_borrow.move_cursor(CursorMove::Back); // Before ''' (inside '')
-                                        *command_message = "Inserted: @sql('')".to_string();
-                                    } else {
-                                        let is_table_selection = add_logic_state.is_table_name_suggestion(&suggestion);
-                                        replace_autocomplete_text(&mut editor_borrow, pos, filter_len, &suggestion);
-
-                                        if is_table_selection {
-                                            editor_borrow.insert_str(".");
-                                            let new_cursor = editor_borrow.cursor();
-                                            drop(editor_borrow); // Release borrow before calling add_logic_state methods
-
-                                            add_logic_state.script_editor_trigger_position = Some(new_cursor);
-                                            add_logic_state.script_editor_autocomplete_active = true;
-                                            add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.clear();
-                                            add_logic_state.trigger_column_autocomplete_for_table(suggestion.clone());
-
-                                            let profile_name = add_logic_state.profile_name.clone();
-                                            let table_name_for_fetch = suggestion.clone();
-                                            let mut client_clone = grpc_client.clone();
-                                            tokio::spawn(async move {
-                                                match UiService::fetch_columns_for_table(&mut client_clone, &profile_name, &table_name_for_fetch).await {
-                                                    Ok(_columns) => {
-                                                        // Result handled by main UI loop
-                                                    }
-                                                    Err(e) => {
-                                                        tracing::error!("Failed to fetch columns for {}.{}: {}", profile_name, table_name_for_fetch, e);
-                                                    }
-                                                }
-                                            });
-                                            *command_message = format!("Selected table '{}', fetching columns...", suggestion);
-                                        } else {
-                                            *command_message = format!("Inserted: {}", suggestion);
-                                        }
-                                    }
-                                }
-                                return true;
-                            }
-                        }
-                        add_logic_state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                        {
-                            let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                            TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                &mut editor_borrow,
-                                key_event,
-                                &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                            );
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    KeyCode::Esc => {
-                        add_logic_state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                        *command_message = "Autocomplete cancelled".to_string();
-                    }
-                    _ => {
-                        add_logic_state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                        *command_message = "Autocomplete cancelled".to_string();
-                        {
-                            let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                            TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                &mut editor_borrow,
-                                key_event,
-                                &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                            );
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            if key_event.code == KeyCode::Char('@') && key_event.modifiers == KeyModifiers::NONE {
-                let should_trigger = match add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode {
-                    EditorKeybindingMode::Vim => *is_edit_mode,
-                    _ => true,
-                };
-                if should_trigger {
-                    let cursor_before = {
-                        let editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow();
-                        editor_borrow.cursor()
-                    };
-                    {
-                        let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                        TextEditor::handle_input(
-                            &mut editor_borrow,
-                            key_event,
-                            &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                            &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                        );
-                    }
-                    add_logic_state.script_editor_trigger_position = Some(cursor_before);
-                    add_logic_state.script_editor_autocomplete_active = true;
-                    add_logic_state.script_editor_filter_text.clear();
-                    add_logic_state.update_script_editor_suggestions();
-                    add_logic_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-                    *command_message = "Autocomplete: @ (Tab/↑↓ to navigate, Enter to select, Esc to cancel)".to_string();
-                    return true;
-                }
-            }
-
-            if key_event.code == KeyCode::Esc && key_event.modifiers == KeyModifiers::NONE {
-                match add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode {
-                    EditorKeybindingMode::Vim => {
-                        if *is_edit_mode {
-                            {
-                                let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                                TextEditor::handle_input(
-                                    &mut editor_borrow,
-                                    key_event,
-                                    &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                                    &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                                );
-                            }
-                            if TextEditor::is_vim_normal_mode(&add_logic_state.vim_state) {
-                                *is_edit_mode = false;
-                                *command_message = "VIM: Normal Mode. Esc again to exit script.".to_string();
-                            }
-                        } else {
-                            add_logic_state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                            *is_edit_mode = false;
-                            *command_message = "Exited script editing.".to_string();
-                        }
-                    }
-                    _ => {
-                        if *is_edit_mode {
-                            *is_edit_mode = false;
-                            *command_message = "Exited script edit. Esc again to exit script.".to_string();
-                        } else {
-                            add_logic_state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                            *is_edit_mode = false;
-                            *command_message = "Exited script editing.".to_string();
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-                return true;
-            }
-
-            let changed = {
-                let mut editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-                TextEditor::handle_input(
-                    &mut editor_borrow,
-                    key_event,
-                    &add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode,
-                    &mut add_logic_state.vim_state,
-                )
-            };
-            if changed {
-                add_logic_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-            }
-            if add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode == EditorKeybindingMode::Vim {
-                *is_edit_mode = !TextEditor::is_vim_normal_mode(&add_logic_state.vim_state);
-            }
-            return true;
-        }
-
-        let action = config.get_general_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers);
-        let current_focus = add_logic_state.current_focus;
-        let mut handled = true;
-        let mut new_focus = current_focus;
-
-        match action.as_deref() {
-            Some("exit_table_scroll") => {
-                handled = false;
-            }
-            Some("move_up") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName => {}
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn,
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    _ => handled = false,
-                }
-            }
-            Some("move_down") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => {
-                        add_logic_state.last_canvas_field = 2;
-                        new_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
-                    },
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => {}
-                    _ => handled = false,
-                }
-            }
-            Some("next_option") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription =>
-                    { new_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview; }
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => { }
-                    _ => handled = false,
-                }
-            }
-            Some("previous_option") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription =>
-                    { }
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => new_focus = AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    _ => handled = false,
-                }
-            }
-            Some("next_field") => {
-                new_focus = match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName => AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn => AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview,
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName,
-                    _ => current_focus,
-                };
-            }
-            Some("prev_field") => {
-                new_focus = match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName => AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn => AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName,
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn,
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview,
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-                    _ => current_focus,
-                };
-            }
-            Some("select") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => {
-                        new_focus = AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent;
-                        *is_edit_mode = false;
-                        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-                        let mode_hint = match add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode {
-                            EditorKeybindingMode::Vim => "VIM mode - 'i'/'a'/'o' to edit",
-                            _ => "Enter/Ctrl+E to edit",
-                        };
-                        *command_message = format!("Fullscreen script editing. {} or Esc to exit.", mode_hint);
-                    }
-                    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => {
-                        *command_message = "Save logic action".to_string();
-                    }
-                    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => {
-                        buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Admin);
-                        *command_message = "Cancelled Add Logic".to_string();
-                        *is_edit_mode = false;
-
-                    }
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => {
-                        *is_edit_mode = !*is_edit_mode;
-                        *command_message = format!("Field edit mode: {}", if *is_edit_mode { "ON" } else { "OFF" });
-                    }
-                    _ => handled = false,
-                }
-            }
-            Some("toggle_edit_mode") => {
-                match current_focus {
-                    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => {
-                        *is_edit_mode = !*is_edit_mode;
-                        *command_message = format!("Canvas field edit mode: {}", if *is_edit_mode { "ON" } else { "OFF" });
-                    }
-                    _ => {
-                        *command_message = "Cannot toggle edit mode here.".to_string();
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-            _ => handled = false,
-        }
-
-        if handled && current_focus != new_focus {
-            add_logic_state.current_focus = new_focus;
-            let new_is_canvas_input_focus = matches!(new_focus,
-                AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription
-            );
-            if new_is_canvas_input_focus {
-                *is_edit_mode = false;
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-            } else {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                if matches!(new_focus, AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview) {
-                    *is_edit_mode = false;
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        handled
-    } else {
-        return false; // not on AddLogic page
-    }
-}
-
-fn replace_autocomplete_text(
-    editor: &mut tui_textarea::TextArea,
-    trigger_pos: (usize, usize),
-    filter_len: usize,
-    replacement: &str,
-) {
-    // use tui_textarea::CursorMove; // Already imported at the top of the module
-    let filter_start_pos = (trigger_pos.0, trigger_pos.1 + 1);
-    editor.move_cursor(CursorMove::Jump(filter_start_pos.0 as u16, filter_start_pos.1 as u16));
-    for _ in 0..filter_len {
-        editor.delete_next_char();
-    }
-    editor.insert_str(replacement);
-}

client/src/functions/modes/navigation/add_table_nav.rs

@@ -1,205 +0,0 @@
-// src/functions/modes/navigation/add_table_nav.rs
-use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
-use crate::state::{
-    app::state::AppState,
-    pages::add_table::{AddTableFocus, AddTableState},
-};
-use crossterm::event::{KeyEvent};
-use ratatui::widgets::TableState;
-use crate::tui::functions::common::add_table::{handle_add_column_action, handle_save_table_action};
-use crate::ui::handlers::context::DialogPurpose;
-use crate::services::GrpcClient;
-use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-use anyhow::Result;
-
-pub type SaveTableResultSender = mpsc::Sender<Result<String>>;
-
-fn navigate_table_up(table_state: &mut TableState, item_count: usize) -> bool {
-    if item_count == 0 { return false; }
-    let current_selection = table_state.selected();
-    match current_selection {
-        Some(index) => {
-            if index > 0 { table_state.select(Some(index - 1)); true }
-            else { false }
-        }
-        None => { table_state.select(Some(0)); true }
-    }
-}
-
-fn navigate_table_down(table_state: &mut TableState, item_count: usize) -> bool {
-     if item_count == 0 { return false; }
-    let current_selection = table_state.selected();
-    match current_selection {
-        Some(index) => {
-            if index < item_count - 1 { table_state.select(Some(index + 1)); true }
-            else { false }
-        }
-        None => { table_state.select(Some(0)); true }
-    }
-}
-
-pub fn handle_add_table_navigation(
-    key: KeyEvent,
-    config: &Config,
-    app_state: &mut AppState,
-    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
-    grpc_client: GrpcClient,
-    save_result_sender: SaveTableResultSender,
-    command_message: &mut String,
-) -> bool {
-    let action = config.get_general_action(key.code, key.modifiers);
-    let current_focus = add_table_state.current_focus;
-    let mut handled = true;
-    let mut new_focus = current_focus;
-
-    if matches!(current_focus, AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable | AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable | AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable) {
-        if matches!(action.as_deref(), Some("next_option") | Some("previous_option")) {
-            *command_message = "Press Esc to exit table item navigation first.".to_string();
-            return true;
-        }
-    }
-
-    match action.as_deref() {
-       Some("exit_table_scroll") => {
-           match current_focus {
-               AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => {
-                   add_table_state.column_table_state.select(None);
-                   new_focus = AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable;
-                   // *command_message = "Exited Columns Table".to_string(); // Minimal change: remove message
-               }
-               AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => {
-                   add_table_state.index_table_state.select(None);
-                   new_focus = AddTableFocus::IndexesTable;
-                   // *command_message = "Exited Indexes Table".to_string();
-               }
-               AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => {
-                   add_table_state.link_table_state.select(None);
-                   new_focus = AddTableFocus::LinksTable;
-                   // *command_message = "Exited Links Table".to_string();
-               }
-               _ => handled = false,
-           }
-       }
-        Some("move_up") => {
-            match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName => {
-                    // MINIMAL CHANGE: Do nothing, new_focus remains current_focus
-                    // *command_message = "At top of form.".to_string(); // Remove message
-                }
-                AddTableFocus::InputColumnName => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputTableName,
-                AddTableFocus::InputColumnType => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputColumnName,
-                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton,
-                AddTableFocus::IndexesTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
-                AddTableFocus::LinksTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
-                AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => { navigate_table_up(&mut add_table_state.column_table_state, add_table_state.columns.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => { navigate_table_up(&mut add_table_state.index_table_state, add_table_state.indexes.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => { navigate_table_up(&mut add_table_state.link_table_state, add_table_state.links.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
-                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-            }
-        }
-        Some("move_down") => {
-            match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputColumnName,
-                AddTableFocus::InputColumnName => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
-                AddTableFocus::InputColumnType => {
-                    add_table_state.last_canvas_field = 2;
-                    new_focus = AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton;
-                },
-                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
-                AddTableFocus::IndexesTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
-                AddTableFocus::LinksTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-                AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => { navigate_table_down(&mut add_table_state.column_table_state, add_table_state.columns.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => { navigate_table_down(&mut add_table_state.index_table_state, add_table_state.indexes.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => { navigate_table_down(&mut add_table_state.link_table_state, add_table_state.links.len()); }
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
-                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => {
-                    // MINIMAL CHANGE: Do nothing, new_focus remains current_focus
-                    // *command_message = "At bottom of form.".to_string(); // Remove message
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        Some("next_option") => { // This logic should already be non-wrapping
-            match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType =>
-                    { new_focus = AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton; }
-                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
-                AddTableFocus::IndexesTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
-                AddTableFocus::LinksTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
-                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => { /* *command_message = "At last focusable area.".to_string(); */ } // No change in focus
-                _ => handled = false,
-            }
-        }
-        Some("previous_option") => { // This logic should already be non-wrapping
-            match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType =>
-                    { /* *command_message = "At first focusable area.".to_string(); */ } // No change in focus
-                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton,
-                AddTableFocus::IndexesTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
-                AddTableFocus::LinksTable => new_focus = AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
-                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => new_focus = AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-                _ => handled = false,
-            }
-        }
-        Some("next_field") => {
-            new_focus = match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName => AddTableFocus::InputColumnName, AddTableFocus::InputColumnName => AddTableFocus::InputColumnType, AddTableFocus::InputColumnType => AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton, AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable | AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => AddTableFocus::IndexesTable, AddTableFocus::IndexesTable | AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => AddTableFocus::LinksTable, AddTableFocus::LinksTable | AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton, AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => AddTableFocus::CancelButton, AddTableFocus::CancelButton => AddTableFocus::InputTableName,
-            };
-        }
-        Some("prev_field") => {
-            new_focus = match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName => AddTableFocus::CancelButton, AddTableFocus::InputColumnName => AddTableFocus::InputTableName, AddTableFocus::InputColumnType => AddTableFocus::InputColumnName, AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable | AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton, AddTableFocus::IndexesTable | AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable, AddTableFocus::LinksTable | AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => AddTableFocus::LinksTable, AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => AddTableFocus::SaveButton, AddTableFocus::CancelButton => AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-            };
-        }
-        Some("select") => {
-            match current_focus {
-                AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable => { new_focus = AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable; if add_table_state.column_table_state.selected().is_none() && !add_table_state.columns.is_empty() { add_table_state.column_table_state.select(Some(0)); } /* Message removed */ }
-                AddTableFocus::IndexesTable => { new_focus = AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable; if add_table_state.index_table_state.selected().is_none() && !add_table_state.indexes.is_empty() { add_table_state.index_table_state.select(Some(0)); } /* Message removed */ }
-                AddTableFocus::LinksTable => { new_focus = AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable; if add_table_state.link_table_state.selected().is_none() && !add_table_state.links.is_empty() { add_table_state.link_table_state.select(Some(0)); } /* Message removed */ }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => { if let Some(index) = add_table_state.column_table_state.selected() { if let Some(col) = add_table_state.columns.get_mut(index) { col.selected = !col.selected; add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true; /* Message removed */ }} /* else { Message removed } */ }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => { if let Some(index) = add_table_state.index_table_state.selected() { if let Some(idx_def) = add_table_state.indexes.get_mut(index) { idx_def.selected = !idx_def.selected; add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true; /* Message removed */ }} /* else { Message removed } */ }
-                AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => { if let Some(index) = add_table_state.link_table_state.selected() { if let Some(link) = add_table_state.links.get_mut(index) { link.selected = !link.selected; add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true; /* Message removed */ }} /* else { Message removed } */ }
-                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => { if let Some(focus_after_add) = handle_add_column_action(add_table_state, command_message) { new_focus = focus_after_add; } else { /* Message already set by handle_add_column_action */ }}
-                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => { if add_table_state.table_name.is_empty() { *command_message = "Cannot save: Table name is empty.".to_string(); } else if add_table_state.columns.is_empty() { *command_message = "Cannot save: No columns defined.".to_string(); } else { *command_message = "Saving table...".to_string(); app_state.show_loading_dialog("Saving", "Please wait..."); let mut client_clone = grpc_client.clone(); let state_clone = add_table_state.clone(); let sender_clone = save_result_sender.clone(); tokio::spawn(async move { let result = handle_save_table_action(&mut client_clone, &state_clone).await; let _ = sender_clone.send(result).await; }); }}
-                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => { let columns_to_delete: Vec<(usize, String, String)> = add_table_state.columns.iter().enumerate().filter(|(_, col)| col.selected).map(|(index, col)| (index, col.name.clone(), col.data_type.clone())).collect(); if columns_to_delete.is_empty() { *command_message = "No columns selected for deletion.".to_string(); } else { let column_details: String = columns_to_delete.iter().map(|(index, name, dtype)| format!("{}. {} ({})", index + 1, name, dtype)).collect::<Vec<String>>().join("\n"); let message = format!("Delete the following columns?\n\n{}", column_details); app_state.show_dialog("Confirm Deletion", &message, vec!["Confirm".to_string(), "Cancel".to_string()], DialogPurpose::ConfirmDeleteColumns); }}
-                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => { *command_message = "Action: Cancel Add Table (Not Implemented)".to_string(); }
-                _ => { handled = false; }
-            }
-        }
-        _ => handled = false,
-    }
-
-    if handled && current_focus != new_focus {
-        add_table_state.current_focus = new_focus;
-        // Minimal change: Command message update logic can be simplified or removed if not desired
-        // For now, let's keep it minimal and only update if it was truly a focus change,
-        // and not a boundary message.
-        if !command_message.starts_with("At ") && current_focus != new_focus { // Avoid overwriting boundary messages
-            // *command_message = format!("Focus: {:?}", add_table_state.current_focus); // Optional: restore if needed
-        }
-
-
-        let new_is_canvas_input_focus = matches!(new_focus,
-            AddTableFocus::InputTableName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType
-        );
-        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = !new_is_canvas_input_focus;
-    }
-    // If not handled, command_message remains as it was (e.g., from a deeper function call or previous event)
-    // or can be cleared if that's the desired default. For minimal change, we leave it.
-
-    handled
-}

client/src/input/action.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+// src/input/action.rs
+use crate::movement::MovementAction;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum BufferAction {
+  Next,
+  Previous,
+  Close,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum CoreAction {
+  Save,
+  ForceQuit,
+  SaveAndQuit,
+  Revert,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum AppAction {
+  // Global/UI
+  ToggleSidebar,
+  ToggleBufferList,
+  OpenSearch,
+  FindFilePaletteToggle,
+
+  // Buffers
+  Buffer(BufferAction),
+
+  // Command mode
+  EnterCommandMode,
+  ExitCommandMode,
+  CommandExecute,
+  CommandBackspace,
+
+  // Navigation across UI
+  Navigate(MovementAction),
+
+  // Core actions
+  Core(CoreAction),
+}

client/src/input/engine.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,195 @@
+// src/input/engine.rs
+use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
+use crate::config::binds::key_sequences::KeySequenceTracker;
+use crate::input::action::{AppAction, BufferAction, CoreAction};
+use crate::movement::MovementAction;
+use crate::modes::handlers::mode_manager::AppMode;
+use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+use crate::input::leader::{leader_has_any_start, leader_is_prefix, leader_match_action};
+use tracing::info;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
+pub struct InputContext {
+  pub app_mode: AppMode,
+  pub overlay_active: bool,
+  pub allow_navigation_capture: bool,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum InputOutcome {
+  Action(AppAction),
+  Pending,      // sequence in progress
+  PassThrough,  // let page/canvas handle it
+}
+
+pub struct InputEngine {
+  seq: KeySequenceTracker,
+  leader_seq: KeySequenceTracker,
+}
+
+impl InputEngine {
+    pub fn new(normal_timeout_ms: u64, leader_timeout_ms: u64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            seq: KeySequenceTracker::new(normal_timeout_ms),
+            leader_seq: KeySequenceTracker::new(leader_timeout_ms),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn reset_sequence(&mut self) {
+        info!("InputEngine.reset_sequence() leader_seq_before={:?}", self.leader_seq.current_sequence);
+        self.seq.reset();
+        self.leader_seq.reset();
+    }
+
+    pub fn has_active_sequence(&self) -> bool {
+        !self.seq.current_sequence.is_empty()
+            || !self.leader_seq.current_sequence.is_empty()
+    }
+
+    pub fn process_key(
+        &mut self,
+        key_event: KeyEvent,
+        ctx: &InputContext,
+        config: &Config,
+    ) -> InputOutcome {
+        // Command mode keys are special (exit/execute/backspace) and typed chars
+        if ctx.app_mode == AppMode::Command {
+            if config.is_exit_command_mode(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers) {
+                self.seq.reset();
+                return InputOutcome::Action(AppAction::ExitCommandMode);
+            }
+            if config.is_command_execute(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers) {
+                self.seq.reset();
+                return InputOutcome::Action(AppAction::CommandExecute);
+            }
+            if config.is_command_backspace(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers) {
+                self.seq.reset();
+                return InputOutcome::Action(AppAction::CommandBackspace);
+            }
+            // Let command-line collect characters and other keys pass through
+            self.seq.reset();
+            return InputOutcome::PassThrough;
+        }
+
+        // If overlays are active, do not intercept (palette, navigation, etc.)
+        if ctx.overlay_active {
+            self.seq.reset();
+            // Also reset leader sequence to avoid leaving a stale "space" active
+            info!("Overlay active → reset leader_seq (was {:?})", self.leader_seq.current_sequence);
+            self.leader_seq.reset();
+            return InputOutcome::PassThrough;
+        }
+
+        // Space-led multi-key sequences (leader = space)
+        let space = KeyCode::Char(' ');
+        let leader_active = !self.leader_seq.current_sequence.is_empty()
+            && self.leader_seq.current_sequence[0] == space;
+
+        // Keep collecting leader sequence even if allow_navigation_capture is false.
+        if leader_active {
+            self.leader_seq.add_key(key_event.code);
+            let sequence = self.leader_seq.get_sequence();
+            info!(
+                "Leader active updated: {:?} (added {:?})",
+                sequence, key_event.code
+            );
+
+            if let Some(action_str) = leader_match_action(config, &sequence) {
+                info!("Leader matched '{}' with sequence {:?}", action_str, sequence);
+                if let Some(app_action) = map_action_string(action_str, ctx) {
+                    self.leader_seq.reset();
+                    return InputOutcome::Action(app_action);
+                }
+                self.leader_seq.reset();
+                return InputOutcome::PassThrough;
+            }
+
+            if leader_is_prefix(config, &sequence) {
+                info!("Leader prefix continuing...");
+                return InputOutcome::Pending;
+            }
+
+            info!("Leader sequence reset (no match/prefix).");
+            self.leader_seq.reset();
+            // fall through to regular handling of this key
+        } else if ctx.allow_navigation_capture
+            && key_event.code == space
+            && leader_has_any_start(config)
+        {
+            // Start a leader sequence only if capturing is allowed
+            self.leader_seq.reset();
+            self.leader_seq.add_key(space);
+            info!("Leader started: {:?}", self.leader_seq.get_sequence());
+            return InputOutcome::Pending;
+        }
+
+        // Single-key mapping: try general binds first (arrows, open_search, enter_command_mode)
+        if let Some(action_str) =
+            config.get_general_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers)
+        {
+            if let Some(app_action) = map_action_string(action_str, ctx) {
+                return InputOutcome::Action(app_action);
+            }
+            // Unknown to app layer (likely canvas movement etc.) → pass
+            return InputOutcome::PassThrough;
+        }
+
+        // Then app-level common/read-only/edit/highlight for UI toggles or core actions
+        if let Some(action_str) = config.get_app_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers) {
+            if let Some(app_action) = map_action_string(action_str, ctx) {
+                return InputOutcome::Action(app_action);
+            }
+        }
+
+        InputOutcome::PassThrough
+    }
+}
+
+fn str_to_movement(s: &str) -> Option<MovementAction> {
+  match s {
+    "up" => Some(MovementAction::Up),
+    "down" => Some(MovementAction::Down),
+    "left" => Some(MovementAction::Left),
+    "right" => Some(MovementAction::Right),
+    "next" => Some(MovementAction::Next),
+    "previous" => Some(MovementAction::Previous),
+    "select" => Some(MovementAction::Select),
+    "esc" => Some(MovementAction::Esc),
+    _ => None,
+  }
+}
+
+fn map_action_string(action: &str, ctx: &InputContext) -> Option<AppAction> {
+  match action {
+    // Global/UI
+    "toggle_sidebar" => Some(AppAction::ToggleSidebar),
+    "toggle_buffer_list" => Some(AppAction::ToggleBufferList),
+    "open_search" => Some(AppAction::OpenSearch),
+    "find_file_palette_toggle" => Some(AppAction::FindFilePaletteToggle),
+
+    // Buffers
+    "next_buffer" => Some(AppAction::Buffer(BufferAction::Next)),
+    "previous_buffer" => Some(AppAction::Buffer(BufferAction::Previous)),
+    "close_buffer" => Some(AppAction::Buffer(BufferAction::Close)),
+
+    // Command mode
+    "enter_command_mode" => Some(AppAction::EnterCommandMode),
+    "exit_command_mode" => Some(AppAction::ExitCommandMode),
+    "command_execute" => Some(AppAction::CommandExecute),
+    "command_backspace" => Some(AppAction::CommandBackspace),
+
+    // Navigation across UI (only if allowed)
+    s if str_to_movement(s).is_some() && ctx.allow_navigation_capture => {
+      Some(AppAction::Navigate(str_to_movement(s).unwrap()))
+    }
+
+    // Core actions
+    "save" => Some(AppAction::Core(CoreAction::Save)),
+    "force_quit" => Some(AppAction::Core(CoreAction::ForceQuit)),
+    "save_and_quit" => Some(AppAction::Core(CoreAction::SaveAndQuit)),
+    "revert" => Some(AppAction::Core(CoreAction::Revert)),
+
+    // Unknown to app layer: ignore (canvas-specific actions, etc.)
+    _ => None,
+  }
+}

client/src/input/leader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+// src/input/leader.rs
+use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
+use crate::config::binds::key_sequences::parse_binding;
+use crossterm::event::KeyCode;
+
+/// Collect leader (= space-prefixed) bindings from *all* binding maps
+fn leader_bindings<'a>(config: &'a Config) -> Vec<(&'a str, Vec<KeyCode>)> {
+    let mut out = Vec::new();
+
+    // Include all keybinding maps, not just global
+    let all_modes: Vec<&std::collections::HashMap<String, Vec<String>>> = vec![
+        &config.keybindings.general,
+        &config.keybindings.read_only,
+        &config.keybindings.edit,
+        &config.keybindings.highlight,
+        &config.keybindings.command,
+        &config.keybindings.common,
+        &config.keybindings.global,
+    ];
+
+    for mode in all_modes {
+        for (action, bindings) in mode {
+            for b in bindings {
+                let parsed = parse_binding(b);
+                if parsed.first().map(|pk| pk.code) == Some(KeyCode::Char(' ')) {
+                    let codes =
+                        parsed.into_iter().map(|pk| pk.code).collect::<Vec<_>>();
+                    out.push((action.as_str(), codes));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    out
+}
+
+/// Is there any leader binding configured at all?
+pub fn leader_has_any_start(config: &Config) -> bool {
+    leader_bindings(config)
+        .iter()
+        .any(|(_, seq)| seq.first() == Some(&KeyCode::Char(' ')))
+}
+
+/// Is `sequence` a prefix of any configured leader sequence?
+pub fn leader_is_prefix(config: &Config, sequence: &[KeyCode]) -> bool {
+    if sequence.is_empty() || sequence[0] != KeyCode::Char(' ') {
+        return false;
+    }
+    for (_, full) in leader_bindings(config) {
+        if full.len() > sequence.len()
+            && full.iter().zip(sequence.iter()).all(|(a, b)| a == b)
+        {
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
+    false
+}
+
+/// Is `sequence` an exact leader match? If yes, return the action string.
+pub fn leader_match_action<'a>(
+    config: &'a Config,
+    sequence: &[KeyCode],
+) -> Option<&'a str> {
+    if sequence.is_empty() || sequence[0] != KeyCode::Char(' ') {
+        return None;
+    }
+    for (action, full) in leader_bindings(config) {
+        if full.len() == sequence.len()
+            && full.iter().zip(sequence.iter()).all(|(a, b)| a == b)
+        {
+            return Some(action);
+        }
+    }
+    None
+}

client/src/input/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+// src/input/mod.rs
+pub mod action;
+pub mod engine;
+pub mod leader;

client/src/lib.rs

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ pub mod config;
 pub mod state;
 pub mod components;
 pub mod modes;
-pub mod functions;
 pub mod services;
 pub mod utils;
 pub mod buffer;
@@ -14,6 +13,8 @@ pub mod dialog;
 pub mod search;
 pub mod bottom_panel;
 pub mod pages;
+pub mod movement;
+pub mod input;
 
 pub use ui::run_ui;
 

client/src/main.rs

@@ -4,26 +4,35 @@ use client::run_ui;
 use client::utils::debug_logger::UiDebugWriter;
 use dotenvy::dotenv;
 use anyhow::Result;
-use tracing_subscriber;
+use tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter;
 use std::env;
 
 #[tokio::main]
 async fn main() -> Result<()> {
     #[cfg(feature = "ui-debug")]
     {
-        // If ui-debug is on, set up our custom writer.
-        let writer = UiDebugWriter::new();
-        tracing_subscriber::fmt()
-            .with_level(false) // Don't show INFO, ERROR, etc.
-            .with_target(false) // Don't show the module path.
-            .without_time() // This is the correct and simpler method.
-            .with_writer(move || writer.clone())
-            .init();
+        use std::sync::Once;
+        static INIT_LOGGER: Once = Once::new();
+
+        INIT_LOGGER.call_once(|| {
+            let writer = UiDebugWriter::new();
+            let _ = tracing_subscriber::fmt()
+                .with_max_level(tracing::Level::DEBUG)
+                .with_target(false)
+                .without_time()
+                .with_writer(move || writer.clone())
+                // Filter out noisy grpc/h2 internals
+                .with_env_filter("client=debug,tonic=info,h2=info,tower=info")
+                .try_init();
+
+            client::utils::debug_logger::spawn_file_logger();
+        });
     }
+
     #[cfg(not(feature = "ui-debug"))]
     {
         if env::var("ENABLE_TRACING").is_ok() {
-            tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+            let _ = tracing_subscriber::fmt::try_init();
         }
     }
 

client/src/modes/common/command_mode.rs

@@ -98,19 +98,27 @@ async fn process_command(
             }
         }
         "save" => {
-            let outcome = save(app_state, grpc_client).await?;
-            let message = match outcome {
-                SaveOutcome::CreatedNew(_) => "New entry created".to_string(),
-                SaveOutcome::UpdatedExisting => "Entry updated".to_string(),
-                SaveOutcome::NoChange => "No changes to save".to_string(),
-            };
-            command_input.clear();
-            Ok(EventOutcome::DataSaved(outcome, message))
+            if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                let outcome = save(app_state, path, grpc_client).await?;
+                let message = match outcome {
+                    SaveOutcome::CreatedNew(_) => "New entry created".to_string(),
+                    SaveOutcome::UpdatedExisting => "Entry updated".to_string(),
+                    SaveOutcome::NoChange => "No changes to save".to_string(),
+                };
+                command_input.clear();
+                Ok(EventOutcome::DataSaved(outcome, message))
+            } else {
+                Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Not in a form page".to_string()))
+            }
         }
         "revert" => {
-            let message = revert(app_state, grpc_client).await?;
-            command_input.clear();
-            Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(message))
+            if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                let message = revert(app_state, path, grpc_client).await?;
+                command_input.clear();
+                Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(message))
+            } else {
+                Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Not in a form page".to_string()))
+            }
         }
         _ => {
             let message = format!("Unhandled action: {}", action);

client/src/modes/common/commands.rs

@@ -34,9 +34,12 @@ impl CommandHandler {
     ) -> Result<(bool, String)> {
         // Use router to check unsaved changes
         let has_unsaved = match &router.current {
-            Page::Login(state) => state.has_unsaved_changes(),
+            Page::Login(page) => page.state.has_unsaved_changes(),
             Page::Register(state) => state.has_unsaved_changes(),
-            Page::Form(fs) => fs.has_unsaved_changes,
+            Page::Form(path) => app_state
+                .form_state_for_path_ref(path)
+                .map(|fs| fs.has_unsaved_changes())
+                .unwrap_or(false),
             _ => false,
         };
 

client/src/modes/general/command_navigation.rs

@@ -82,8 +82,6 @@ impl TableDependencyGraph {
     }
 }
 
-
-// ... (NavigationState struct and its new(), activate_*, deactivate(), add_char(), remove_char(), move_*, autocomplete_selected(), get_display_input() methods are unchanged) ...
 pub struct NavigationState {
     pub active: bool,
     pub input: String,

client/src/modes/general/navigation.rs

@@ -28,12 +28,12 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
 
     if let Some(action) = config.get_general_action(key.code, key.modifiers) {
         match action {
-            "move_up" => {
-                move_up(app_state, router);
+            "up" => {
+                up(app_state, router);
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
             }
-            "move_down" => {
-                move_down(app_state, router);
+            "down" => {
+                down(app_state, router);
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
             }
             "next_option" => {
@@ -45,14 +45,18 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
             }
             "next_field" => {
-                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                    next_field(fs);
+                if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
+                        next_field(fs);
+                    }
                 }
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
             }
             "prev_field" => {
-                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                    prev_field(fs);
+                if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
+                        prev_field(fs);
+                    }
                 }
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
             }
@@ -62,12 +66,12 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
             }
             "select" => {
                 let (context, index) = match &router.current {
-                    Page::Intro(state) => (UiContext::Intro, state.selected_option),
-                    Page::Login(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
-                        (UiContext::Login, app_state.focused_button_index)
+                    Page::Intro(state) => (UiContext::Intro, state.focused_button_index),
+                    Page::Login(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
+                        (UiContext::Login, state.focused_button_index)
                     }
-                    Page::Register(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
-                        (UiContext::Register, app_state.focused_button_index)
+                    Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
+                        (UiContext::Register, state.focused_button_index)
                     }
                     Page::Admin(state) => {
                         (UiContext::Admin, state.get_selected_index().unwrap_or(0))
@@ -85,26 +89,26 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
     Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
 }
 
-pub fn move_up(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
+pub fn up(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
-        Page::Login(state) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
-            if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-                let last_field_index = state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
-                state.set_current_field(last_field_index);
+        Page::Login(page) if page.focus_outside_canvas => {
+            if page.focused_button_index == 0 {
+                page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                let last_field_index = page.state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
+                page.state.set_current_field(last_field_index);
             } else {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
-                    app_state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
+                page.focused_button_index =
+                    page.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
             }
         }
-        Page::Register(state) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
-            if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-                let last_field_index = state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
+        Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
+            if state.focused_button_index == 0 {
+                state.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                let last_field_index = state.state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
                 state.set_current_field(last_field_index);
             } else {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
-                    app_state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
+                state.focused_button_index =
+                    state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
             }
         }
         Page::Intro(state) => state.previous_option(),
@@ -113,12 +117,18 @@ pub fn move_up(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn move_down(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
+pub fn down(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
-        Page::Login(_) | Page::Register(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+        Page::Login(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
             let num_general_elements = 2;
-            if app_state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index += 1;
+            if state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
+                state.focused_button_index += 1;
+            }
+        }
+        Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
+            let num_general_elements = 2;
+            if state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
+                state.focused_button_index += 1;
             }
         }
         Page::Intro(state) => state.next_option(),
@@ -130,11 +140,11 @@ pub fn move_down(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
 pub fn next_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
         Page::Intro(state) => state.next_option(),
-        Page::Admin(_) => {
+        Page::Admin(state) => {
             let option_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
             if option_count > 0 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
-                    (app_state.focused_button_index + 1) % option_count;
+                state.focused_button_index =
+                    (state.focused_button_index + 1) % option_count;
             }
         }
         _ => {}
@@ -144,13 +154,13 @@ pub fn next_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
 pub fn previous_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
         Page::Intro(state) => state.previous_option(),
-        Page::Admin(_) => {
+        Page::Admin(state) => {
             let option_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
             if option_count > 0 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index = if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
+                state.focused_button_index = if state.focused_button_index == 0 {
                     option_count.saturating_sub(1)
                 } else {
-                    app_state.focused_button_index - 1
+                    state.focused_button_index - 1
                 };
             }
         }

client/src/modes/handlers/mode_manager.rs

@@ -1,34 +1,27 @@
 // src/modes/handlers/mode_manager.rs
+
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::modes::handlers::event::EventHandler;
-use crate::state::pages::add_logic::AddLogicFocus;
 use crate::pages::routing::{Router, Page};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum AppMode {
-    General,   // For intro and admin screens
-    ReadOnly,  // Canvas read-only mode
-    Edit,      // Canvas edit mode
-    Highlight, // Canvas highlight/visual mode
-    Command,   // Command mode overlay
-}
+    /// General mode = when focus is outside any canvas
+    /// (Intro, Admin, Login/Register buttons, AddTable/AddLogic menus, dialogs, etc.)
+    General,
 
-impl From<canvas::AppMode> for AppMode {
-    fn from(mode: canvas::AppMode) -> Self {
-        match mode {
-            canvas::AppMode::General => AppMode::General,
-            canvas::AppMode::ReadOnly => AppMode::ReadOnly,
-            canvas::AppMode::Edit => AppMode::Edit,
-            canvas::AppMode::Highlight => AppMode::Highlight,
-            canvas::AppMode::Command => AppMode::Command,
-        }
-    }
+    /// Command overlay (":" or "ctrl+;"), available globally
+    Command,
 }
 
 pub struct ModeManager;
 
 impl ModeManager {
-    /// Determine current mode based on app state + router
+    /// Determine current mode:
+    /// - If navigation palette is active → General
+    /// - If command overlay is active → Command
+    /// - If focus is inside a canvas (Form, Login, Register, AddTable, AddLogic) → let canvas handle its own mode
+    /// - Otherwise → General
     pub fn derive_mode(
         app_state: &AppState,
         event_handler: &EventHandler,
@@ -39,76 +32,25 @@ impl ModeManager {
             return AppMode::General;
         }
 
-        // Explicit command mode flag
+        // Explicit command overlay flag
         if event_handler.command_mode {
             return AppMode::Command;
         }
 
+        // If focus is inside a canvas, we don't duplicate canvas modes here.
+        // Canvas crate owns ReadOnly/Edit/Highlight internally.
         match &router.current {
-            // --- Form view ---
-            Page::Form(_) if !app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
-                if let Some(editor) = &app_state.form_editor {
-                    return AppMode::from(editor.mode());
-                }
-                AppMode::General
-            }
-
-            // --- AddLogic view ---
-            Page::AddLogic(state) => match state.current_focus {
-                AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName
-                | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn
-                | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription => {
-                    if event_handler.is_edit_mode {
-                        AppMode::Edit
-                    } else {
-                        AppMode::ReadOnly
-                    }
-                }
-                _ => AppMode::General,
-            },
-
-            // --- AddTable view ---
-            Page::AddTable(_) => {
-                if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
-                    AppMode::General
-                } else if event_handler.is_edit_mode {
-                    AppMode::Edit
-                } else {
-                    AppMode::ReadOnly
-                }
-            }
-
-            // --- Login/Register views ---
-            Page::Login(_) | Page::Register(_) => {
-                if event_handler.is_edit_mode {
-                    AppMode::Edit
-                } else {
-                    AppMode::ReadOnly
-                }
-            }
-
-            // --- Everything else (Intro, Admin, etc.) ---
+            Page::Form(_) => AppMode::General, // Form always has its own canvas
+            Page::Login(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
+            Page::Register(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
+            Page::AddTable(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
+            Page::AddLogic(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
             _ => AppMode::General,
         }
     }
 
-    // Mode transition rules
-    pub fn can_enter_command_mode(current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
-        !matches!(current_mode, AppMode::Edit)
-    }
-
-    pub fn can_enter_edit_mode(current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
-        matches!(current_mode, AppMode::ReadOnly)
-    }
-
-    pub fn can_enter_read_only_mode(current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
-        matches!(
-            current_mode,
-            AppMode::Edit | AppMode::Command | AppMode::Highlight
-        )
-    }
-
-    pub fn can_enter_highlight_mode(current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
-        matches!(current_mode, AppMode::ReadOnly)
+    /// Command overlay can be entered from anywhere (General or Canvas).
+    pub fn can_enter_command_mode(_current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
+        true
     }
 }

client/src/movement/actions.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+// src/movement/actions.rs
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum MovementAction {
+    Next,
+    Previous,
+    Up,
+    Down,
+    Left,
+    Right,
+    Select,
+    Esc,
+}

client/src/movement/lib.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+// src/movement/lib.rs
+
+use crate::movement::MovementAction;
+
+#[inline]
+pub fn move_focus<T: Copy + Eq>(
+    order: &[T],
+    current: &mut T,
+    action: MovementAction,
+) -> bool {
+    if order.is_empty() {
+        return false;
+    }
+    if let Some(pos) = order.iter().position(|k| *k == *current) {
+        match action {
+            MovementAction::Previous | MovementAction::Up | MovementAction::Left => {
+                if pos > 0 {
+                    *current = order[pos - 1];
+                    return true;
+                }
+            }
+            MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Down | MovementAction::Right => {
+                if pos + 1 < order.len() {
+                    *current = order[pos + 1];
+                    return true;
+                }
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+    false
+}

client/src/movement/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+// src/movement/mod.rs
+pub mod actions;
+pub mod lib;
+
+pub use actions::MovementAction;
+pub use lib::move_focus;

client/src/pages/admin/admin/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+// src/pages/admin/admin/event.rs
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crossterm::event::KeyEvent;
+
+use crate::buffer::state::BufferState;
+use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
+use crate::pages::admin::main::logic::handle_admin_navigation;
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+use crate::pages::routing::{Router, Page};
+
+/// Handle all Admin page-specific key events (movement + actions).
+/// Returns true if the key was handled (so the caller should stop propagation).
+pub fn handle_admin_event(
+    key_event: KeyEvent,
+    config: &Config,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
+    router: &mut Router,
+    command_message: &mut String,
+) -> Result<bool> {
+    if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current {
+        // 1) Map general action to MovementAction (same mapping used in event.rs)
+        let movement_action = if let Some(act) =
+            config.get_general_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers)
+        {
+            use crate::movement::MovementAction;
+            match act {
+                "up" => Some(MovementAction::Up),
+                "down" => Some(MovementAction::Down),
+                "left" => Some(MovementAction::Left),
+                "right" => Some(MovementAction::Right),
+                "next" => Some(MovementAction::Next),
+                "previous" => Some(MovementAction::Previous),
+                "select" => Some(MovementAction::Select),
+                "esc" => Some(MovementAction::Esc),
+                _ => None,
+            }
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+
+        if let Some(ma) = movement_action {
+            if admin_state.handle_movement(app_state, ma) {
+                return Ok(true);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // 2) Rich Admin navigation (buttons, selections, etc.)
+        if handle_admin_navigation(
+            key_event,
+            config,
+            app_state,
+            buffer_state,
+            router,
+            command_message,
+        ) {
+            return Ok(true);
+        }
+
+        // If we reached here, nothing was handled
+        return Ok(false);
+    }
+
+    Ok(false)
+}

client/src/pages/admin/admin/loader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+// src/pages/admin/admin/loader.rs
+use anyhow::{Context, Result};
+
+use crate::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+
+/// Refresh admin data and ensure focus and selections are valid.
+pub async fn refresh_admin_state(
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    admin_state: &mut AdminState,
+) -> Result<()> {
+    // Fetch latest profile tree
+    let refreshed_tree = grpc_client
+        .get_profile_tree()
+        .await
+        .context("Failed to refresh profile tree for Admin panel")?;
+    app_state.profile_tree = refreshed_tree;
+
+    // Populate profile names for AdminState's list
+    let profile_names = app_state
+        .profile_tree
+        .profiles
+        .iter()
+        .map(|p| p.name.clone())
+        .collect::<Vec<_>>();
+    admin_state.set_profiles(profile_names);
+
+    // Ensure a sane focus
+    if admin_state.current_focus == AdminFocus::default()
+        || !matches!(
+            admin_state.current_focus,
+            AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList
+                | AdminFocus::Tables
+                | AdminFocus::InsideTablesList
+                | AdminFocus::Button1
+                | AdminFocus::Button2
+                | AdminFocus::Button3
+                | AdminFocus::ProfilesPane
+        )
+    {
+        admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::ProfilesPane;
+    }
+
+    // Ensure a selection exists when profiles are present
+    if admin_state.profile_list_state.selected().is_none()
+        && !app_state.profile_tree.profiles.is_empty()
+    {
+        admin_state.profile_list_state.select(Some(0));
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}

client/src/pages/admin/admin/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+// src/pages/admin/admin/mod.rs
+
+pub mod state;
+pub mod ui;
+pub mod tui;
+pub mod event;
+pub mod loader;
+
+pub use state::{AdminState, AdminFocus};

client/src/pages/admin/admin/state.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,193 @@
+// src/pages/admin/admin/state.rs
+use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
+use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+
+/// Focus states for the admin panel
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Default)]
+pub enum AdminFocus {
+    #[default]
+    ProfilesPane,
+    InsideProfilesList,
+    Tables,
+    InsideTablesList,
+    Button1,
+    Button2,
+    Button3,
+}
+
+/// Full admin panel state (for logged-in admins)
+#[derive(Default, Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct AdminState {
+    pub profiles: Vec<String>,
+    pub profile_list_state: ListState,
+    pub table_list_state: ListState,
+    pub selected_profile_index: Option<usize>,
+    pub selected_table_index: Option<usize>,
+    pub current_focus: AdminFocus,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
+}
+
+impl AdminState {
+    pub fn get_selected_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
+        self.profile_list_state.selected()
+    }
+
+    pub fn get_selected_profile_name(&self) -> Option<&String> {
+        self.profile_list_state.selected().and_then(|i| self.profiles.get(i))
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_profiles(&mut self, new_profiles: Vec<String>) {
+        let current_selection_index = self.profile_list_state.selected();
+        self.profiles = new_profiles;
+
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+        } else {
+            let new_selection = match current_selection_index {
+                Some(index) => Some(index.min(self.profiles.len() - 1)),
+                None => Some(0),
+            };
+            self.profile_list_state.select(new_selection);
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn next(&mut self) {
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+            return;
+        }
+        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
+            Some(i) => if i >= self.profiles.len() - 1 { 0 } else { i + 1 },
+            None => 0,
+        };
+        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
+    }
+
+    pub fn previous(&mut self) {
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+            return;
+        }
+        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
+            Some(i) => if i == 0 { self.profiles.len() - 1 } else { i - 1 },
+            None => self.profiles.len() - 1,
+        };
+        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
+    }
+
+    pub fn handle_movement(
+        &mut self,
+        app: &AppState,
+        action: MovementAction,
+    ) -> bool {
+        use AdminFocus::*;
+
+        const ORDER: [AdminFocus; 5] = [
+            ProfilesPane,
+            Tables,
+            Button1,
+            Button2,
+            Button3,
+        ];
+
+        match (self.current_focus, action) {
+            (ProfilesPane, MovementAction::Select) => {
+                if !app.profile_tree.profiles.is_empty()
+                    && self.profile_list_state.selected().is_none()
+                {
+                    self.profile_list_state.select(Some(0));
+                }
+                self.current_focus = InsideProfilesList;
+                return true;
+            }
+            (Tables, MovementAction::Select) => {
+                let p_idx = self
+                    .selected_profile_index
+                    .or_else(|| self.profile_list_state.selected());
+                if let Some(pi) = p_idx {
+                    let len = app
+                        .profile_tree
+                        .profiles
+                        .get(pi)
+                        .map(|p| p.tables.len())
+                        .unwrap_or(0);
+                    if len > 0 && self.table_list_state.selected().is_none() {
+                        self.table_list_state.select(Some(0));
+                    }
+                }
+                self.current_focus = InsideTablesList;
+                return true;
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
+
+        match self.current_focus {
+            InsideProfilesList => match action {
+                MovementAction::Up => {
+                    if !app.profile_tree.profiles.is_empty() {
+                        let curr = self.profile_list_state.selected().unwrap_or(0);
+                        let next = curr.saturating_sub(1);
+                        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(next));
+                    }
+                    true
+                }
+                MovementAction::Down => {
+                    let len = app.profile_tree.profiles.len();
+                    if len > 0 {
+                        let curr = self.profile_list_state.selected().unwrap_or(0);
+                        let next = if curr + 1 < len { curr + 1 } else { curr };
+                        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(next));
+                    }
+                    true
+                }
+                MovementAction::Esc => {
+                    self.current_focus = ProfilesPane;
+                    true
+                }
+                MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => true,
+                MovementAction::Select => false,
+                _ => false,
+            },
+            InsideTablesList => {
+                let tables_len = {
+                    let p_idx = self
+                        .selected_profile_index
+                        .or_else(|| self.profile_list_state.selected());
+                    p_idx.and_then(|pi| app.profile_tree.profiles.get(pi))
+                        .map(|p| p.tables.len())
+                        .unwrap_or(0)
+                };
+                match action {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if tables_len > 0 {
+                            let curr = self.table_list_state.selected().unwrap_or(0);
+                            let next = curr.saturating_sub(1);
+                            self.table_list_state.select(Some(next));
+                        }
+                        true
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if tables_len > 0 {
+                            let curr = self.table_list_state.selected().unwrap_or(0);
+                            let next = if curr + 1 < tables_len { curr + 1 } else { curr };
+                            self.table_list_state.select(Some(next));
+                        }
+                        true
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        self.current_focus = Tables;
+                        true
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => true,
+                    MovementAction::Select => false,
+                    _ => false,
+                }
+            }
+            _ => {
+                move_focus(&ORDER, &mut self.current_focus, action)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin/admin/tui.rs

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
+// src/pages/admin/admin/tui.rs
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::AdminState;
+use crate::pages::admin::AdminState;
 
 pub fn handle_admin_selection(app_state: &mut AppState, admin_state: &AdminState) {
     let profiles = &app_state.profile_tree.profiles;

client/src/pages/admin/admin/ui.rs

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-// src/components/admin/admin_panel_admin.rs
+// src/pages/admin/admin/ui.rs
 
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
+use crate::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Alignment, Constraint, Direction, Layout, Rect},

client/src/pages/admin/main/logic.rs

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-// src/functions/modes/navigation/admin_nav.rs
-use crate::state::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
+// src/pages/admin/main/logic.rs
+use crate::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
 use crate::buffer::state::{BufferState, AppView};
-use crate::state::pages::add_table::{AddTableState, LinkDefinition};
 use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_logic::{AddLogicState, AddLogicFocus}; // Added AddLogicFocus import
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableFormState, LinkDefinition};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::{AddLogicState, AddLogicFocus, AddLogicFormState};
+use crate::pages::routing::{Page, Router};
 
 // Helper functions list_select_next and list_select_previous remain the same
 fn list_select_next(list_state: &mut ListState, item_count: usize) {
@@ -36,17 +37,35 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
     key: crossterm::event::KeyEvent,
     config: &Config,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
-    admin_state: &mut AdminState,
     buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
+    router: &mut Router,
     command_message: &mut String,
 ) -> bool {
     let action = config.get_general_action(key.code, key.modifiers).map(String::from);
-    let current_focus = admin_state.current_focus;
+
+    // Check if we're in admin page, but don't borrow mutably yet
+    let is_admin = matches!(&router.current, Page::Admin(_));
+    if !is_admin {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    // Get the current focus without borrowing mutably
+    let current_focus = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+        admin_state.current_focus
+    } else {
+        return false;
+    };
+
     let profile_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
     let mut handled = false;
 
     match current_focus {
         AdminFocus::ProfilesPane => {
+            // Now we can borrow mutably since we're not reassigning router.current
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList;
@@ -64,7 +83,6 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
-                    // No wrap-around: Stay on ProfilesPane if trying to go "before" it
                     *command_message = "At first focusable pane.".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
@@ -73,6 +91,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("move_up") => {
                     if profile_count > 0 {
@@ -90,11 +112,11 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                 }
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.selected_profile_index = admin_state.profile_list_state.selected();
-                    admin_state.selected_table_index = None; // Deselect table when profile changes
+                    admin_state.selected_table_index = None;
                     if let Some(profile_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(profile_idx) {
                             if !profile.tables.is_empty() {
-                                admin_state.table_list_state.select(Some(0)); // Auto-select first table for nav
+                                admin_state.table_list_state.select(Some(0));
                             } else {
                                 admin_state.table_list_state.select(None);
                             }
@@ -118,6 +140,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::Tables => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::InsideTablesList;
@@ -147,7 +173,7 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                          } else {
                             *command_message = "No tables in selected profile.".to_string();
                          }
-                         admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables; // Stay in Tables pane if no tables to enter
+                         admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables;
                     }
                     handled = true;
                 }
@@ -166,6 +192,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::InsideTablesList => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("move_up") => {
                     let current_profile_idx = admin_state.selected_profile_index
@@ -205,7 +235,7 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                         handled = true;
                     }
                 }
-                Some("select") => { // This is for persistently selecting a table with [*]
+                Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.selected_table_index = admin_state.table_list_state.selected();
                     let table_name = admin_state.selected_profile_index
                          .and_then(|p_idx| app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx))
@@ -225,29 +255,36 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
 
         AdminFocus::Button1 => { // Add Logic Button
             match action.as_deref() {
-                Some("select") => { // Typically "Enter" key
-                    if let Some(p_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
+                Some("select") => {
+                    // Extract needed data first, before any router reassignment
+                    let (selected_profile_idx, selected_table_idx) = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+                        (admin_state.selected_profile_index, admin_state.selected_table_index)
+                    } else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
+
+                    if let Some(p_idx) = selected_profile_idx {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx) {
-                            if let Some(t_idx) = admin_state.selected_table_index {
+                            if let Some(t_idx) = selected_table_idx {
                                 if let Some(table) = profile.tables.get(t_idx) {
-                                    // Both profile and table are selected, proceed
-                                    admin_state.add_logic_state = AddLogicState {
-                                        profile_name: profile.name.clone(),
-                                        selected_table_name: Some(table.name.clone()),
-                                        selected_table_id: Some(table.id), // If you have table IDs
-                                        editor_keybinding_mode: config.editor.keybinding_mode.clone(),
-                                        current_focus: AddLogicFocus::default(),
-                                        ..AddLogicState::default()
-                                    };
-                                    
+                                    // Create AddLogic page with selected profile & table
+                                    let add_logic_form = AddLogicFormState::new_with_table(
+                                        &config.editor,
+                                        profile.name.clone(),
+                                        Some(table.id),
+                                        table.name.clone(),
+                                    );
+
                                     // Store table info for later fetching
                                     app_state.pending_table_structure_fetch = Some((
                                         profile.name.clone(),
-                                        table.name.clone()
+                                        table.name.clone(),
                                     ));
-                                    
+
+                                    // Now it's safe to reassign router.current
+                                    router.current = Page::AddLogic(add_logic_form);
                                     buffer_state.update_history(AppView::AddLogic);
-                                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+
                                     *command_message = format!(
                                         "Opening Add Logic for table '{}' in profile '{}'...",
                                         table.name, profile.name
@@ -267,11 +304,17 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Tables Pane".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button2;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
@@ -283,25 +326,36 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         AdminFocus::Button2 => { // Add Table Button
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
-                     if let Some(p_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
+                    // Extract needed data first
+                    let selected_profile_idx = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+                        admin_state.selected_profile_index
+                    } else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
+
+                    if let Some(p_idx) = selected_profile_idx {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx) {
                             let selected_profile_name = profile.name.clone();
                             // Prepare links from the selected profile's existing tables
                             let available_links: Vec<LinkDefinition> = profile.tables.iter()
                                 .map(|table| LinkDefinition {
                                     linked_table_name: table.name.clone(),
-                                    is_required: false, // Default, can be changed in AddTable screen
+                                    is_required: false,
                                     selected: false,
                                 }).collect();
 
-                            admin_state.add_table_state = AddTableState {
-                                profile_name: selected_profile_name,
-                                links: available_links,
-                                ..AddTableState::default() // Reset other fields
-                            };
+                            // Build decoupled AddTable page and route into it
+                            let mut page = AddTableFormState::new(selected_profile_name.clone());
+                            page.state.links = available_links;
+                            
+                            // Now safe to reassign router.current
+                            router.current = Page::AddTable(page);
                             buffer_state.update_history(AppView::AddTable);
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-                            *command_message = format!("Opening Add Table for profile '{}'...", admin_state.add_table_state.profile_name);
+                            
+                            *command_message = format!(
+                                "Opening Add Table for profile '{}'...",
+                                selected_profile_name
+                            );
                             handled = true;
                         } else {
                              *command_message = "Error: Selected profile index out of bounds.".to_string();
@@ -313,11 +367,17 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     }
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button1;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Logic Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button3;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Change Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
@@ -329,17 +389,18 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         AdminFocus::Button3 => { // Change Table Button
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
-                    // Future: Logic to load selected table into AddTableState for editing
                     *command_message = "Action: Change Table (Not Implemented)".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button2;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
-                    // No wrap-around: Stay on Button3 if trying to go "after" it
                     *command_message = "At last focusable button.".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }

client/src/pages/admin/main/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+// src/pages/admin/main/mod.rs
+
+pub mod state;
+pub mod ui;
+pub mod logic;
+
+pub use state::NonAdminState;

client/src/pages/admin/main/state.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+// src/pages/admin/main/state.rs
+use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
+
+/// State for non-admin users (simple profile browser)
+#[derive(Default, Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct NonAdminState {
+    pub profiles: Vec<String>,          // profile names
+    pub profile_list_state: ListState,  // highlight state
+    pub selected_profile_index: Option<usize>, // persistent selection
+}
+
+impl NonAdminState {
+    pub fn get_selected_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
+        self.profile_list_state.selected()
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_profiles(&mut self, new_profiles: Vec<String>) {
+        let current_selection_index = self.profile_list_state.selected();
+        self.profiles = new_profiles;
+
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+        } else {
+            let new_selection = match current_selection_index {
+                Some(index) => Some(index.min(self.profiles.len() - 1)),
+                None => Some(0),
+            };
+            self.profile_list_state.select(new_selection);
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn next(&mut self) {
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+            return;
+        }
+        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
+            Some(i) => if i >= self.profiles.len() - 1 { 0 } else { i + 1 },
+            None => 0,
+        };
+        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
+    }
+
+    pub fn previous(&mut self) {
+        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
+            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
+            return;
+        }
+        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
+            Some(i) => if i == 0 { self.profiles.len() - 1 } else { i - 1 },
+            None => self.profiles.len() - 1,
+        };
+        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin/main/ui.rs

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-// src/components/admin/admin_panel.rs
+// src/pages/admin/main/ui.rs
 
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
 use crate::state::pages::auth::AuthState;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::AdminState;
+use crate::pages::admin::AdminState;
 use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::ProfileTreeResponse;
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout, Rect},
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ use ratatui::{
     widgets::{Block, BorderType, Borders, List, ListItem, Paragraph, Wrap},
     Frame,
 };
-use super::admin_panel_admin::render_admin_panel_admin;
+use crate::state::pages::auth::UserRole;
+use crate::pages::admin::admin::ui::render_admin_panel_admin;
 
 pub fn render_admin_panel(
     f: &mut Frame,
@@ -44,30 +45,27 @@ pub fn render_admin_panel(
         .constraints([Constraint::Percentage(30), Constraint::Percentage(70)])
         .split(chunks[1]);
 
-    if auth_state.role.as_deref() != Some("admin") {
-        render_admin_panel_non_admin(
-            f,
-            admin_state,
-            &content_chunks,
-            theme,
-            profile_tree,
-            selected_profile,
-        );
-    } else {
-        render_admin_panel_admin(
-            f,
-            chunks[1],
-            app_state,
-            admin_state,
-            theme,
-        );
+    match auth_state.role {
+        Some(UserRole::Admin) => {
+            render_admin_panel_admin(f, chunks[1], app_state, admin_state, theme);
+        }
+        _ => {
+            render_admin_panel_non_admin(
+                f,
+                admin_state,
+                &content_chunks,
+                theme,
+                profile_tree,
+                selected_profile,
+            );
+        }
     }
 }
 
 /// Renders the view for non-admin users (profile list and details).
 fn render_admin_panel_non_admin(
     f: &mut Frame,
-    admin_state: &AdminState,
+    admin_state: &mut AdminState,
     content_chunks: &[Rect],
     theme: &Theme,
     profile_tree: &ProfileTreeResponse,
@@ -92,8 +90,7 @@ fn render_admin_panel_non_admin(
         .block(Block::default().title("Profiles"))
         .highlight_style(Style::default().bg(theme.highlight).fg(theme.bg));
 
-    let mut profile_list_state_clone = admin_state.profile_list_state.clone();
-    f.render_stateful_widget(list, content_chunks[0], &mut profile_list_state_clone);
+    f.render_stateful_widget(list, content_chunks[0], &mut admin_state.profile_list_state);
 
     // Profile details - Use selection info from admin_state
     if let Some(profile) = admin_state

client/src/pages/admin/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+// src/pages/admin/mod.rs
+
+pub mod main;   // non-admin
+pub mod admin;  // full admin panel
+
+pub use main::NonAdminState;
+pub use admin::{AdminState, AdminFocus};

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/event.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
+use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::nav::SaveLogicResultSender;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::{AddLogicFocus, AddLogicFormState};
+use crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor;
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+use crate::modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome;
+use canvas::{AppMode as CanvasMode, DataProvider};
+use crossterm::event::KeyEvent;
+
+/// Focus traversal order for non-canvas navigation
+const ADD_LOGIC_FOCUS_ORDER: [AddLogicFocus; 6] = [
+    AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName,
+    AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn,
+    AddLogicFocus::InputDescription,
+    AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview,
+    AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
+    AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
+];
+
+/// Handles all AddLogic page-specific events.
+/// Return a non-empty Ok(message) only when the page actually consumed the key,
+/// otherwise return Ok("") to let global handling proceed.
+pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
+    key_event: KeyEvent,
+    movement: Option<MovementAction>,
+    config: &Config,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    add_logic_page: &mut AddLogicFormState,
+    grpc_client: GrpcClient,
+    save_logic_sender: SaveLogicResultSender,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    // 1) Script editor fullscreen mode
+    if add_logic_page.state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent {
+        match key_event.code {
+            crossterm::event::KeyCode::Esc => {
+                add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
+                add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Exited script editing.".to_string()));
+            }
+            _ => {
+                let changed = {
+                    let mut editor_borrow =
+                        add_logic_page.state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
+                    TextEditor::handle_input(
+                        &mut editor_borrow,
+                        key_event,
+                        &add_logic_page.state.editor_keybinding_mode,
+                        &mut add_logic_page.state.vim_state,
+                    )
+                };
+                if changed {
+                    add_logic_page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Script updated".to_string()));
+                }
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 2) Inside canvas: forward to FormEditor
+    let inside_canvas_inputs = matches!(
+        add_logic_page.state.current_focus,
+        AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName
+            | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn
+            | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription
+    );
+
+    if inside_canvas_inputs {
+        // Only allow leaving the canvas with Down/Next when the form editor
+        // is in ReadOnly mode. In Edit mode, keep focus inside the canvas.
+        let in_edit_mode = add_logic_page.editor.mode() == CanvasMode::Edit;
+        if !in_edit_mode {
+            if let Some(ma) = movement {
+                let last_idx = add_logic_page
+                    .editor
+                    .data_provider()
+                    .field_count()
+                    .saturating_sub(1);
+                let at_last = add_logic_page.editor.current_field() >= last_idx;
+                if at_last && matches!(ma, MovementAction::Down | MovementAction::Next) {
+                    add_logic_page.state.last_canvas_field = last_idx;
+                    add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Moved to Script Preview".to_string()));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        match add_logic_page.handle_key_event(key_event) {
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                add_logic_page.sync_from_editor();
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                add_logic_page.sync_from_editor();
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Input updated".into()));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                // fall through
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 3) Outside canvas
+    if let Some(ma) = movement {
+        let mut current = add_logic_page.state.current_focus;
+        if move_focus(&ADD_LOGIC_FOCUS_ORDER, &mut current, ma) {
+            add_logic_page.state.current_focus = current;
+            add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
+                add_logic_page.state.current_focus,
+                AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName
+                    | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn
+                    | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription
+            );
+            return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+        }
+
+        match ma {
+            MovementAction::Select => match add_logic_page.state.current_focus {
+                AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => {
+                    add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(
+                        "Fullscreen script editing. Esc to exit.".to_string(),
+                    ));
+                }
+                AddLogicFocus::SaveButton => {
+                    if let Some(msg) = add_logic_page.state.save_logic() {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                    } else {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Saved (no changes)".to_string()));
+                    }
+                }
+                AddLogicFocus::CancelButton => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Cancelled Add Logic".to_string()));
+                }
+                _ => {}
+            },
+            MovementAction::Esc => {
+                if add_logic_page.state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview {
+                    add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputDescription;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Back to Description".to_string()));
+                }
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/loader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/loader.rs
+use anyhow::{Context, Result};
+use tracing::{error, info, warn};
+
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::AddLogicFormState;
+use crate::pages::routing::{Page, Router};
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use crate::services::ui_service::UiService;
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+
+/// Process pending table structure fetch for AddLogic page.
+/// Returns true if UI needs a redraw.
+pub async fn process_pending_table_structure_fetch(
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    router: &mut Router,
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    command_message: &mut String,
+) -> Result<bool> {
+    let mut needs_redraw = false;
+
+    if let Some((profile_name, table_name)) = app_state.pending_table_structure_fetch.take() {
+        if let Page::AddLogic(page) = &mut router.current {
+            if page.profile_name() == profile_name
+                && page.selected_table_name().map(|s| s.as_str()) == Some(table_name.as_str())
+            {
+                info!(
+                    "Fetching table structure for {}.{}",
+                    profile_name, table_name
+                );
+
+                let fetch_message = UiService::initialize_add_logic_table_data(
+                    grpc_client,
+                    &mut page.state, // keep state here, UiService expects AddLogicState
+                    &app_state.profile_tree,
+                )
+                .await
+                .unwrap_or_else(|e| {
+                    error!(
+                        "Error initializing add_logic_table_data for {}.{}: {}",
+                        profile_name, table_name, e
+                    );
+                    format!("Error fetching table structure: {}", e)
+                });
+
+                if !fetch_message.contains("Error") && !fetch_message.contains("Warning") {
+                    info!("{}", fetch_message);
+                } else {
+                    *command_message = fetch_message;
+                }
+
+                // 🔑 Rebuild FormEditor with updated state (so suggestions work)
+                page.editor = canvas::FormEditor::new(page.state.clone());
+
+                needs_redraw = true;
+            } else {
+                error!(
+                    "Mismatch in pending_table_structure_fetch: app_state wants {}.{}, \
+                     but AddLogic state is for {}.{:?}",
+                     profile_name,
+                     table_name,
+                     page.profile_name(),
+                     page.selected_table_name()
+                );
+            }
+        } else {
+            warn!(
+                "Pending table structure fetch for {}.{} but AddLogic view is not active. Ignored.",
+                profile_name, table_name
+            );
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(needs_redraw)
+}
+
+/// If the AddLogic page is awaiting columns for a selected table in the script editor,
+/// fetch them and update the state. Returns true if UI needs a redraw.
+pub async fn maybe_fetch_columns_for_awaiting_table(
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    page: &mut AddLogicFormState,
+    command_message: &mut String,
+) -> Result<bool> {
+    if let Some(table_name) = page
+        .state
+        .script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete
+        .clone()
+    {
+        let profile_name = page.state.profile_name.clone();
+
+        info!(
+            "Fetching columns for table selection: {}.{}",
+            profile_name, table_name
+        );
+        match UiService::fetch_columns_for_table(grpc_client, &profile_name, &table_name).await {
+            Ok(columns) => {
+                page.state.set_columns_for_table_autocomplete(columns.clone());
+                info!("Loaded {} columns for table '{}'", columns.len(), table_name);
+                *command_message =
+                    format!("Columns for '{}' loaded. Select a column.", table_name);
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!(
+                    "Failed to fetch columns for {}.{}: {}",
+                    profile_name, table_name, e
+                );
+                page.state.script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete = None;
+                page.state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
+                *command_message = format!("Error loading columns for '{}': {}", table_name, e);
+            }
+        }
+        return Ok(true);
+    }
+
+    Ok(false)
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/mod.rs
+
+pub mod ui;
+pub mod nav;
+pub mod state;
+pub mod loader;
+pub mod event;

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/nav.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/nav.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+
+pub type SaveLogicResultSender = mpsc::Sender<Result<String>>;

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/state.rs

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
-// src/state/pages/add_logic.rs
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/state.rs
 use crate::config::binds::config::{EditorConfig, EditorKeybindingMode};
 use crate::components::common::text_editor::{TextEditor, VimState};
-use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
+use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode, FormEditor, SuggestionItem};
+use crossterm::event::KeyCode;
 use std::cell::RefCell;
 use std::rc::Rc;
 use tui_textarea::TextArea;
@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ pub struct AddLogicState {
     // New fields for same-profile table names and column autocomplete
     pub same_profile_table_names: Vec<String>, // Tables from same profile only
     pub script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete: Option<String>, // Table name waiting for column fetch
-    pub app_mode: AppMode,
+    pub app_mode: canvas::AppMode,
 }
 
 impl AddLogicState {
@@ -92,12 +93,25 @@ impl AddLogicState {
 
             same_profile_table_names: Vec::new(),
             script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete: None,
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
         }
     }
 
     pub const INPUT_FIELD_COUNT: usize = 3;
 
+    /// Build canvas SuggestionItem list for target column
+    pub fn column_suggestions_sync(&self, query: &str) -> Vec<SuggestionItem> {
+        let q = query.to_lowercase();
+        self.table_columns_for_suggestions
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|c| q.is_empty() || c.to_lowercase().contains(&q))
+            .map(|c| SuggestionItem {
+                display_text: c.clone(),
+                value_to_store: c.clone(),
+            })
+        .collect()
+    }
+
     /// Updates the target_column_suggestions based on current input.
     pub fn update_target_column_suggestions(&mut self) {
         let current_input = self.target_column_input.to_lowercase();
@@ -272,7 +286,7 @@ impl AddLogicState {
 impl Default for AddLogicState {
     fn default() -> Self {
         let mut state = Self::new(&EditorConfig::default());
-        state.app_mode = AppMode::Edit;
+        state.app_mode = canvas::AppMode::Edit;
         state
     }
 }
@@ -315,3 +329,242 @@ impl DataProvider for AddLogicState {
         field_index == 1
     }
 }
+
+// Wrapper that owns both the raw state and its FormEditor (like LoginFormState)
+pub struct AddLogicFormState {
+    pub state: AddLogicState,
+    pub editor: FormEditor<AddLogicState>,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
+}
+
+// manual Debug because FormEditor may not implement Debug
+impl std::fmt::Debug for AddLogicFormState {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("AddLogicFormState")
+            .field("state", &self.state)
+            .field("focus_outside_canvas", &self.focus_outside_canvas)
+            .field("focused_button_index", &self.focused_button_index)
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+impl AddLogicFormState {
+    pub fn new(editor_config: &EditorConfig) -> Self {
+        let state = AddLogicState::new(editor_config);
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn new_with_table(
+        editor_config: &EditorConfig,
+        profile_name: String,
+        table_id: Option<i64>,
+        table_name: String,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let mut state = AddLogicState::new(editor_config);
+        state.profile_name = profile_name;
+        state.selected_table_id = table_id;
+        state.selected_table_name = Some(table_name);
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_state(state: AddLogicState) -> Self {
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Sync state from editor's data provider snapshot
+    pub fn sync_from_editor(&mut self) {
+        self.state = self.editor.data_provider().clone();
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to AddLogicState fields ===
+
+    pub fn current_focus(&self) -> AddLogicFocus {
+        self.state.current_focus
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_current_focus(&mut self, focus: AddLogicFocus) {
+        self.state.current_focus = focus;
+    }
+
+    pub fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_has_unsaved_changes(&mut self, changed: bool) {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes = changed;
+    }
+
+    pub fn profile_name(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.profile_name
+    }
+
+    pub fn selected_table_name(&self) -> Option<&String> {
+        self.state.selected_table_name.as_ref()
+    }
+
+    pub fn selected_table_id(&self) -> Option<i64> {
+        self.state.selected_table_id
+    }
+
+    pub fn script_content_editor(&self) -> &Rc<RefCell<TextArea<'static>>> {
+        &self.state.script_content_editor
+    }
+
+    pub fn script_content_editor_mut(&mut self) -> &mut Rc<RefCell<TextArea<'static>>> {
+        &mut self.state.script_content_editor
+    }
+
+    pub fn vim_state(&self) -> &VimState {
+        &self.state.vim_state
+    }
+
+    pub fn vim_state_mut(&mut self) -> &mut VimState {
+        &mut self.state.vim_state
+    }
+
+    pub fn editor_keybinding_mode(&self) -> &EditorKeybindingMode {
+        &self.state.editor_keybinding_mode
+    }
+
+    pub fn script_editor_autocomplete_active(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.script_editor_autocomplete_active
+    }
+
+    pub fn script_editor_suggestions(&self) -> &Vec<String> {
+        &self.state.script_editor_suggestions
+    }
+
+    pub fn script_editor_selected_suggestion_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
+        self.state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index
+    }
+
+    pub fn target_column_suggestions(&self) -> &Vec<String> {
+        &self.state.target_column_suggestions
+    }
+
+    pub fn selected_target_column_suggestion_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
+        self.state.selected_target_column_suggestion_index
+    }
+
+    pub fn in_target_column_suggestion_mode(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.in_target_column_suggestion_mode
+    }
+
+    pub fn show_target_column_suggestions(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.show_target_column_suggestions
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to FormEditor ===
+
+    pub fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.editor.mode()
+    }
+
+    pub fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    pub fn handle_key_event(
+        &mut self,
+        key_event: crossterm::event::KeyEvent,
+    ) -> canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome {
+        // Customize behavior for Target Column (field index 1) in Edit mode,
+        // mirroring how Register page does suggestions for Role.
+        let in_target_col_field = self.editor.current_field() == 1;
+        let in_edit_mode = self.editor.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit;
+
+        if in_target_col_field && in_edit_mode {
+            match key_event.code {
+                // Tab: open suggestions if inactive; otherwise cycle next
+                KeyCode::Tab => {
+                    if !self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(1) {
+                            let items = self.state.column_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(1, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        self.editor.suggestions_next();
+                    }
+                    return canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                }
+                // Shift+Tab: cycle suggestions too (fallback to next)
+                KeyCode::BackTab => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        self.editor.suggestions_next();
+                        return canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+                // Enter: apply selected suggestion (if active)
+                KeyCode::Enter => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        let _ = self.editor.apply_suggestion();
+                        return canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+                // Esc: close suggestions if active
+                KeyCode::Esc => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        self.editor.close_suggestions();
+                        return canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+                // Character input: mutate then refresh suggestions if active
+                KeyCode::Char(_) => {
+                    let outcome = self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event);
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(1) {
+                            let items = self.state.column_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(1, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    return outcome;
+                }
+                // Backspace/Delete: mutate then refresh suggestions if active
+                KeyCode::Backspace | KeyCode::Delete => {
+                    let outcome = self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event);
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(1) {
+                            let items = self.state.column_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(1, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    return outcome;
+                }
+                _ => { /* fall through */ }
+            }
+        }
+        // Default: let canvas handle it
+        self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event)
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/ui.rs

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-// src/components/admin/add_logic.rs
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/ui.rs
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_logic::{AddLogicFocus, AddLogicState};
-use canvas::{render_canvas, FormEditor};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::{AddLogicFocus, AddLogicState, AddLogicFormState};
+use canvas::{render_canvas, render_suggestions_dropdown, DefaultCanvasTheme, FormEditor};
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Alignment, Constraint, Direction, Layout, Rect},
     style::{Modifier, Style},
@@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
     area: Rect,
     theme: &Theme,
     app_state: &AppState,
-    add_logic_state: &mut AddLogicState,
-    is_edit_mode: bool,
+    add_logic_state: &mut AddLogicFormState,
 ) {
     let main_block = Block::default()
         .title(" Add New Logic Script ")
@@ -33,21 +32,29 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
     f.render_widget(main_block, area);
 
     // Handle full-screen script editing
-    if add_logic_state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent {
-        let mut editor_ref = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
-        let border_style_color = if is_edit_mode { theme.highlight } else { theme.secondary };
+    if add_logic_state.current_focus() == AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent {
+        let mut editor_ref = add_logic_state
+            .state
+            .script_content_editor
+            .borrow_mut();
+
+        let border_style_color = if crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor::is_vim_insert_mode(add_logic_state.vim_state()) {
+            theme.highlight
+        } else {
+            theme.secondary
+        };
         let border_style = Style::default().fg(border_style_color);
 
         editor_ref.set_cursor_line_style(Style::default());
         editor_ref.set_cursor_style(Style::default().add_modifier(Modifier::REVERSED));
 
-        let script_title_hint = match add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode {
+        let script_title_hint = match add_logic_state.editor_keybinding_mode() {
             EditorKeybindingMode::Vim => {
-                let vim_mode_status = crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor::get_vim_mode_status(&add_logic_state.vim_state);
+                let vim_mode_status = crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor::get_vim_mode_status(add_logic_state.vim_state());
                 format!("Script {}", vim_mode_status)
             }
             EditorKeybindingMode::Emacs | EditorKeybindingMode::Default => {
-                if is_edit_mode {
+                if crate::components::common::text_editor::TextEditor::is_vim_insert_mode(add_logic_state.vim_state()) {
                     "Script (Editing)".to_string()
                 } else {
                     "Script".to_string()
@@ -69,10 +76,10 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
         drop(editor_ref);
 
         // === SCRIPT EDITOR AUTOCOMPLETE RENDERING ===
-        if add_logic_state.script_editor_autocomplete_active && !add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions.is_empty() {
+        if add_logic_state.script_editor_autocomplete_active() && !add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions().is_empty() {
             // Get the current cursor position from textarea
             let current_cursor = {
-                let editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow();
+                let editor_borrow = add_logic_state.script_content_editor().borrow();
                 editor_borrow.cursor() // Returns (row, col) as (usize, usize)
             };
 
@@ -100,8 +107,8 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
                 input_rect,
                 f.area(), // Full frame area for clamping
                 theme,
-                &add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions,
-                add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index,
+                add_logic_state.script_editor_suggestions(),
+                add_logic_state.script_editor_selected_suggestion_index(),
             );
         }
 
@@ -125,67 +132,61 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
     let buttons_area = main_chunks[3];
 
     // Top info
+    let table_label = if let Some(name) = add_logic_state.selected_table_name() {
+        name.clone()
+    } else if let Some(id) = add_logic_state.selected_table_id() {
+        format!("ID {}", id)
+    } else {
+        "Global (Not Selected)".to_string()
+    };
+
     let profile_text = Paragraph::new(vec![
         Line::from(Span::styled(
-            format!("Profile: {}", add_logic_state.profile_name),
-            Style::default().fg(theme.fg),
+                format!("Profile: {}", add_logic_state.profile_name()),
+                Style::default().fg(theme.fg),
         )),
         Line::from(Span::styled(
-            format!(
-                "Table: {}",
-                add_logic_state
-                    .selected_table_name
-                    .clone()
-                    .unwrap_or_else(|| add_logic_state.selected_table_id
-                        .map(|id| format!("ID {}", id))
-                        .unwrap_or_else(|| "Global (Not Selected)".to_string()))
-            ),
-            Style::default().fg(theme.fg),
+                format!("Table: {}", table_label),
+                Style::default().fg(theme.fg),
         )),
     ])
-    .block(
-        Block::default()
+        .block(
+            Block::default()
             .borders(Borders::BOTTOM)
             .border_style(Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)),
-    );
+        );
     f.render_widget(profile_text, top_info_area);
 
     // Canvas - USING CANVAS LIBRARY
     let focus_on_canvas_inputs = matches!(
-        add_logic_state.current_focus,
+        add_logic_state.current_focus(),
         AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName
             | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn
             | AddLogicFocus::InputDescription
     );
 
-    let editor = FormEditor::new(add_logic_state.clone());
-    let active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, canvas_area, &editor, theme);
+    let editor = &add_logic_state.editor;
+    let active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, canvas_area, editor, theme);
 
-    // --- Render Autocomplete for Target Column ---
-    // `is_edit_mode` here refers to the general edit mode of the EventHandler
-    if is_edit_mode && editor.current_field() == 1 { // Target Column field
-        if add_logic_state.in_target_column_suggestion_mode && add_logic_state.show_target_column_suggestions {
-            if !add_logic_state.target_column_suggestions.is_empty() {
-                if let Some(input_rect) = active_field_rect {
-                    autocomplete::render_autocomplete_dropdown(
-                        f,
-                        input_rect,
-                        f.area(), // Full frame area for clamping
-                        theme,
-                        &add_logic_state.target_column_suggestions,
-                        add_logic_state.selected_target_column_suggestion_index,
-                    );
-                }
-            }
+    // --- Canvas suggestions dropdown (Target Column, etc.) ---
+    if editor.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit {
+        if let Some(input_rect) = active_field_rect {
+            render_suggestions_dropdown(
+                f,
+                f.area(),
+                input_rect,
+                &DefaultCanvasTheme,
+                editor,
+            );
         }
     }
 
     // Script content preview
     {
-        let mut editor_ref = add_logic_state.script_content_editor.borrow_mut();
+        let mut editor_ref = add_logic_state.script_content_editor().borrow_mut();
         editor_ref.set_cursor_line_style(Style::default());
 
-        let is_script_preview_focused = add_logic_state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
+        let is_script_preview_focused = add_logic_state.current_focus() == AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
 
         if is_script_preview_focused {
             editor_ref.set_cursor_style(Style::default().add_modifier(Modifier::REVERSED));
@@ -254,7 +255,7 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
     let save_button = Paragraph::new(" Save Logic ")
         .style(get_button_style(
             AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
-            add_logic_state.current_focus,
+            add_logic_state.current_focus(),
         ))
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
@@ -262,7 +263,7 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_logic_state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
+                    add_logic_state.current_focus() == AddLogicFocus::SaveButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );
@@ -271,7 +272,7 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
     let cancel_button = Paragraph::new(" Cancel ")
         .style(get_button_style(
             AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
-            add_logic_state.current_focus,
+            add_logic_state.current_focus(),
         ))
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
@@ -279,7 +280,7 @@ pub fn render_add_logic(
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_logic_state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
+                    add_logic_state.current_focus() == AddLogicFocus::CancelButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/event.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
+use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::logic::{
+    handle_add_column_action, handle_delete_selected_columns,
+};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::loader::handle_save_table_action;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::nav::SaveTableResultSender;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableFocus, AddTableFormState};
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
+use crate::modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome;
+use canvas::{AppMode as CanvasMode, DataProvider};
+use crossterm::event::KeyEvent;
+
+/// Focus traversal order for AddTable (outside canvas)
+const ADD_TABLE_FOCUS_ORDER: [AddTableFocus; 10] = [
+    AddTableFocus::InputTableName,
+    AddTableFocus::InputColumnName,
+    AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
+    AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton,
+    AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
+    AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
+    AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
+    AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
+    AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
+    AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
+];
+
+/// Handles all AddTable page-specific events.
+/// Return a non-empty Ok(message) only when the page actually consumed the key,
+/// otherwise return Ok("") to let global handling proceed.
+pub fn handle_add_table_event(
+    key_event: KeyEvent,
+    movement: Option<MovementAction>,
+    config: &Config,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    page: &mut AddTableFormState,
+    mut grpc_client: GrpcClient,
+    save_result_sender: SaveTableResultSender,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    // 1) Inside canvas (FormEditor)
+    let inside_canvas_inputs = matches!(
+        page.current_focus(),
+        AddTableFocus::InputTableName
+            | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName
+            | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType
+    );
+
+    if inside_canvas_inputs {
+        // Disable global shortcuts while typing
+        page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+
+        // Only allow leaving the canvas with Down/Next when in ReadOnly mode
+        let in_edit_mode = page.editor.mode() == CanvasMode::Edit;
+        if !in_edit_mode {
+            if let Some(ma) = movement {
+                let last_idx = page.editor.data_provider().field_count().saturating_sub(1);
+                let at_last = page.editor.current_field() >= last_idx;
+                if at_last && matches!(ma, MovementAction::Down | MovementAction::Next) {
+                    page.state.last_canvas_field = last_idx;
+                    page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton);
+                    page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Moved to Add button".to_string()));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Let the FormEditor handle typing
+        match page.editor.handle_key_event(key_event) {
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                page.sync_from_editor();
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                page.sync_from_editor();
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Input updated".into()));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+            }
+            canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                // fall through
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // 2) Outside canvas
+    if let Some(ma) = movement {
+        // Block outer moves when "inside" any table and handle locally
+        match page.current_focus() {
+            AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => {
+                match ma {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.columns.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.columns.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.columns.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(col) = page.state.columns.get_mut(i) {
+                                col.selected = !col.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.column_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        // Block outer movement while inside
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => {
+                match ma {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.indexes.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.indexes.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.indexes.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(ix) = page.state.indexes.get_mut(i) {
+                                ix.selected = !ix.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.index_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::IndexesTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => {
+                match ma {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.links.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.links.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.links.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(link) = page.state.links.get_mut(i) {
+                                link.selected = !link.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.link_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::LinksTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
+
+        let mut current = page.current_focus();
+        if move_focus(&ADD_TABLE_FOCUS_ORDER, &mut current, ma) {
+            page.set_current_focus(current);
+            page.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
+                page.current_focus(),
+                AddTableFocus::InputTableName
+                | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName
+                | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType
+            );
+            return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+        }
+
+        // 3) Rich actions
+        match ma {
+            MovementAction::Select => match page.current_focus() {
+                AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => {
+                    if let Some(msg) = page.state.add_column_from_inputs() {
+                        // Focus is set by the state method; just bubble message
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                    }
+                }
+                AddTableFocus::SaveButton => {
+                    if page.state.table_name.is_empty() {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Cannot save: Table name is empty".into()));
+                    }
+                    if page.state.columns.is_empty() {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Cannot save: No columns defined".into()));
+                    }
+                    app_state.show_loading_dialog("Saving", "Please wait...");
+                    let state_clone = page.state.clone();
+                    let sender_clone = save_result_sender.clone();
+                    tokio::spawn(async move {
+                        let result = handle_save_table_action(&mut grpc_client, &state_clone).await;
+                        let _ = sender_clone.send(result).await;
+                    });
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Saving table...".into()));
+                }
+                AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => {
+                    let msg = page
+                        .state
+                        .delete_selected_items()
+                        .unwrap_or_else(|| "No items selected for deletion".to_string());
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                }
+                AddTableFocus::CancelButton => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Cancelled Add Table".to_string()));
+                }
+                _ => {}
+            },
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/loader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/loader.rs
+
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Result};
+use tracing::debug;
+
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::AddTableState;
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::{
+    ColumnDefinition as ProtoColumnDefinition, PostTableDefinitionRequest, TableLink as ProtoTableLink,
+};
+
+/// Prepares and sends the request to save the new table definition via gRPC.
+pub async fn handle_save_table_action(
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    add_table_state: &AddTableState,
+ ) -> Result<String> {
+    if add_table_state.table_name.is_empty() {
+        return Err(anyhow!("Table name cannot be empty."));
+    }
+    if add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
+        return Err(anyhow!("Table must have at least one column."));
+    }
+
+    let proto_columns: Vec<ProtoColumnDefinition> = add_table_state
+        .columns
+        .iter()
+        .map(|col| ProtoColumnDefinition {
+            name: col.name.clone(),
+            field_type: col.data_type.clone(),
+        })
+        .collect();
+
+    let proto_indexes: Vec<String> = add_table_state
+        .indexes
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|idx| idx.selected)
+        .map(|idx| idx.name.clone())
+        .collect();
+
+    let proto_links: Vec<ProtoTableLink> = add_table_state
+        .links
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|link| link.selected)
+        .map(|link| ProtoTableLink {
+            linked_table_name: link.linked_table_name.clone(),
+            required: false,
+        })
+        .collect();
+
+    let request = PostTableDefinitionRequest {
+        table_name: add_table_state.table_name.clone(),
+        columns: proto_columns,
+        indexes: proto_indexes,
+        links: proto_links,
+        profile_name: add_table_state.profile_name.clone(),
+    };
+
+    debug!("Sending PostTableDefinitionRequest: {:?}", request);
+
+    match grpc_client.post_table_definition(request).await {
+        Ok(response) => {
+            if response.success {
+                Ok(format!(
+                    "Table '{}' saved successfully.",
+                    add_table_state.table_name
+                ))
+            } else {
+                let error_message = if !response.sql.is_empty() {
+                    format!("Server failed to save table: {}", response.sql)
+                } else {
+                    "Server failed to save table (unknown reason).".to_string()
+                };
+                Err(anyhow!(error_message))
+            }
+        }
+        Err(e) => Err(anyhow!("gRPC call failed: {}", e)),
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/logic.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/logic.rs
+
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableState, AddTableFocus};
+
+/// Thin wrapper around AddTableState::add_column_from_inputs
+/// Returns Some(AddTableFocus) for compatibility with old call sites.
+pub fn handle_add_column_action(
+    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
+    command_message: &mut String,
+) -> Option<AddTableFocus> {
+    if let Some(msg) = add_table_state.add_column_from_inputs() {
+        *command_message = msg;
+        // State sets focus internally; return it explicitly for old call sites
+        return Some(add_table_state.current_focus);
+    }
+    None
+}
+
+/// Thin wrapper around AddTableState::delete_selected_items
+pub fn handle_delete_selected_columns(add_table_state: &mut AddTableState) -> String {
+    add_table_state
+        .delete_selected_items()
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| "No items selected for deletion".to_string())
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/mod.rs
+
+pub mod ui;
+pub mod nav;
+pub mod state;
+pub mod logic;
+pub mod event;
+pub mod loader;

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/nav.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/nav.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+
+pub type SaveTableResultSender = mpsc::Sender<Result<String>>;

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/state.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
-// src/state/pages/add_table.rs
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/state.rs
 
 use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
+use canvas::FormEditor;
 use ratatui::widgets::TableState;
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
@@ -64,7 +65,7 @@ pub struct AddTableState {
     pub column_name_cursor_pos: usize,
     pub column_type_cursor_pos: usize,
     pub has_unsaved_changes: bool,
-    pub app_mode: AppMode,
+    pub app_mode: canvas::AppMode,
 }
 
 impl Default for AddTableState {
@@ -87,7 +88,7 @@ impl Default for AddTableState {
             column_name_cursor_pos: 0,
             column_type_cursor_pos: 0,
             has_unsaved_changes: false,
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -97,23 +98,48 @@ impl AddTableState {
 
     /// Helper method to add a column from current inputs
     pub fn add_column_from_inputs(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
-        if self.column_name_input.trim().is_empty() || self.column_type_input.trim().is_empty() {
-            return Some("Both column name and type are required".to_string());
+        let table_name_in = self.table_name_input.trim().to_string();
+        let column_name_in = self.column_name_input.trim().to_string();
+        let column_type_in = self.column_type_input.trim().to_string();
+
+        // Case: "only table name" provided → set it and stay on TableName
+        if !table_name_in.is_empty() && column_name_in.is_empty() && column_type_in.is_empty() {
+            self.table_name = table_name_in;
+            self.table_name_input.clear();
+            self.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
+            self.current_focus = AddTableFocus::InputTableName;
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            return Some(format!("Table name set to '{}'.", self.table_name));
         }
 
-        // Check for duplicate column names
-        if self.columns.iter().any(|col| col.name == self.column_name_input.trim()) {
+        // Column validation
+        if column_name_in.is_empty() || column_type_in.is_empty() {
+            return Some("Both column name and type are required".to_string());
+        }
+        if self.columns.iter().any(|col| col.name == column_name_in) {
             return Some("Column name already exists".to_string());
         }
 
+        // If table_name input present while adding first column, apply it too
+        if !table_name_in.is_empty() {
+            self.table_name = table_name_in;
+            self.table_name_input.clear();
+            self.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
+        }
+
         // Add the column
         self.columns.push(ColumnDefinition {
-            name: self.column_name_input.trim().to_string(),
-            data_type: self.column_type_input.trim().to_string(),
+            name: column_name_in.clone(),
+            data_type: column_type_in.clone(),
+            selected: false,
+        });
+        // Add a corresponding (unselected) index with the same name
+        self.indexes.push(IndexDefinition {
+            name: column_name_in.clone(),
             selected: false,
         });
 
-        // Clear inputs and reset focus to column name for next entry
+        // Clear column inputs and set focus for next entry
         self.column_name_input.clear();
         self.column_type_input.clear();
         self.column_name_cursor_pos = 0;
@@ -122,23 +148,33 @@ impl AddTableState {
         self.last_canvas_field = 1;
         self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
 
-        Some(format!("Column '{}' added successfully", self.columns.last().unwrap().name))
+        Some(format!("Column '{}' added successfully", column_name_in))
     }
 
     /// Helper method to delete selected items
     pub fn delete_selected_items(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
-        let mut deleted_items = Vec::new();
+        let mut deleted_items: Vec<String> = Vec::new();
 
         // Remove selected columns
-        let initial_column_count = self.columns.len();
-        self.columns.retain(|col| {
-            if col.selected {
-                deleted_items.push(format!("column '{}'", col.name));
-                false
-            } else {
-                true
-            }
-        });
+        let selected_col_names: std::collections::HashSet<String> = self
+            .columns
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|c| c.selected)
+            .map(|c| c.name.clone())
+            .collect();
+        if !selected_col_names.is_empty() {
+            self.columns.retain(|col| {
+                if selected_col_names.contains(&col.name) {
+                    deleted_items.push(format!("column '{}'", col.name));
+                    false
+                } else {
+                    true
+                }
+            });
+            // Also purge indexes for deleted columns
+            self.indexes
+                .retain(|idx| !selected_col_names.contains(&idx.name));
+            }        
 
         // Remove selected indexes
         let initial_index_count = self.indexes.len();
@@ -166,6 +202,8 @@ impl AddTableState {
             Some("No items selected for deletion".to_string())
         } else {
             self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.column_table_state.select(None);
+            self.index_table_state.select(None);
             Some(format!("Deleted: {}", deleted_items.join(", ")))
         }
     }
@@ -208,3 +246,87 @@ impl DataProvider for AddTableState {
         false // AddTableState doesn’t use suggestions
     }
 }
+
+pub struct AddTableFormState {
+    pub state: AddTableState,
+    pub editor: FormEditor<AddTableState>,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Debug for AddTableFormState {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("AddTableFormState")
+            .field("state", &self.state)
+            .field("focus_outside_canvas", &self.focus_outside_canvas)
+            .field("focused_button_index", &self.focused_button_index)
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+impl AddTableFormState {
+    pub fn new(profile_name: String) -> Self {
+        let mut state = AddTableState::default();
+        state.profile_name = profile_name;
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_state(state: AddTableState) -> Self {
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Sync state from editor’s snapshot
+    pub fn sync_from_editor(&mut self) {
+        self.state = self.editor.data_provider().clone();
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to AddTableState fields ===
+    pub fn current_focus(&self) -> AddTableFocus {
+        self.state.current_focus
+    }
+    pub fn set_current_focus(&mut self, focus: AddTableFocus) {
+        self.state.current_focus = focus;
+    }
+    pub fn profile_name(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.profile_name
+    }
+    pub fn table_name(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.table_name
+    }
+    pub fn columns(&self) -> &Vec<ColumnDefinition> {
+        &self.state.columns
+    }
+    pub fn indexes(&self) -> &Vec<IndexDefinition> {
+        &self.state.indexes
+    }
+    pub fn links(&self) -> &Vec<LinkDefinition> {
+        &self.state.links
+    }
+    pub fn column_table_state(&mut self) -> &mut TableState {
+        &mut self.state.column_table_state
+    }
+    pub fn index_table_state(&mut self) -> &mut TableState {
+        &mut self.state.index_table_state
+    }
+    pub fn link_table_state(&mut self) -> &mut TableState {
+        &mut self.state.link_table_state
+    }
+    pub fn set_focused_button(&mut self, index: usize) {
+        self.focused_button_index = index;
+    }
+    pub fn focused_button(&self) -> usize {
+        self.focused_button_index
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/ui.rs

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-// src/components/admin/add_table.rs
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/ui.rs
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_table::{AddTableFocus, AddTableState};
-use canvas::{render_canvas, FormEditor};
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableFocus, AddTableFormState};
+use canvas::render_canvas;
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Alignment, Constraint, Direction, Layout, Rect},
     style::{Modifier, Style},
@@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     area: Rect,
     theme: &Theme,
     app_state: &AppState,
-    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
-    is_edit_mode: bool, // Determines if canvas inputs are in edit mode
+    add_table_state: &mut AddTableFormState,
 ) {
     // --- Configuration ---
     // Threshold width to switch between wide and narrow layouts
@@ -28,7 +27,7 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
 
     // --- State Checks ---
     let focus_on_canvas_inputs = matches!(
-        add_table_state.current_focus,
+        add_table_state.current_focus(),
         AddTableFocus::InputTableName
             | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName
             | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType
@@ -46,11 +45,11 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_widget(main_block, area);
 
     // --- Fullscreen Columns Table Check (Narrow Screens Only) ---
-    if area.width < NARROW_LAYOUT_THRESHOLD && add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable {
+    if area.width < NARROW_LAYOUT_THRESHOLD && add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable {
         // Render ONLY the columns table taking the full inner area
         let columns_border_style = Style::default().fg(theme.highlight); // Always highlighted when fullscreen
         let column_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-            .columns
+            .columns()
             .iter()
             .map(|col_def| {
                 Row::new(vec![
@@ -81,16 +80,16 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
                 .fg(theme.highlight),
             )
             .highlight_symbol(" > "); // Use the inside symbol
-        f.render_stateful_widget(columns_table, inner_area, &mut add_table_state.column_table_state);
+        f.render_stateful_widget(columns_table, inner_area, add_table_state.column_table_state());
         return; // IMPORTANT: Stop rendering here for fullscreen mode
     }
 
     // --- Fullscreen Indexes Table Check ---
-    if add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable { // Remove width check
+    if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable { // Remove width check
         // Render ONLY the indexes table taking the full inner area
         let indexes_border_style = Style::default().fg(theme.highlight); // Always highlighted when fullscreen
         let index_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-            .indexes
+            .indexes()
             .iter()
             .map(|index_def| {
                 Row::new(vec![
@@ -116,16 +115,16 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
             )
             .row_highlight_style(Style::default().add_modifier(Modifier::REVERSED).fg(theme.highlight))
             .highlight_symbol(" > "); // Use the inside symbol
-        f.render_stateful_widget(indexes_table, inner_area, &mut add_table_state.index_table_state);
+        f.render_stateful_widget(indexes_table, inner_area, &mut add_table_state.index_table_state());
         return; // IMPORTANT: Stop rendering here for fullscreen mode
     }
 
     // --- Fullscreen Links Table Check ---
-    if add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable {
+    if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable {
         // Render ONLY the links table taking the full inner area
         let links_border_style = Style::default().fg(theme.highlight); // Always highlighted when fullscreen
         let link_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-            .links
+            .links()
             .iter()
             .map(|link_def| {
                 Row::new(vec![
@@ -152,7 +151,7 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
             )
             .row_highlight_style(Style::default().add_modifier(Modifier::REVERSED).fg(theme.highlight))
             .highlight_symbol(" > "); // Use the inside symbol
-        f.render_stateful_widget(links_table, inner_area, &mut add_table_state.link_table_state);
+        f.render_stateful_widget(links_table, inner_area, &mut add_table_state.link_table_state());
         return; // IMPORTANT: Stop rendering here for fullscreen mode
     }
 
@@ -221,11 +220,11 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
         // --- Top Info Rendering (Wide - 2 lines) ---
         let profile_text = Paragraph::new(vec![
             Line::from(Span::styled(
-                format!("Profile: {}", add_table_state.profile_name),
+                format!("Profile: {}", add_table_state.profile_name()),
                 theme.fg,
             )),
             Line::from(Span::styled(
-                format!("Table name: {}", add_table_state.table_name),
+                format!("Table name: {}", add_table_state.table_name()),
                 theme.fg,
             )),
         ])
@@ -277,14 +276,14 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
             .split(top_info_area);
 
         let profile_text = Paragraph::new(Span::styled(
-            format!("Profile: {}", add_table_state.profile_name),
+            format!("Profile: {}", add_table_state.profile_name()),
             theme.fg,
         ))
         .alignment(Alignment::Left);
         f.render_widget(profile_text, top_info_chunks[0]);
 
         let table_name_text = Paragraph::new(Span::styled(
-            format!("Table: {}", add_table_state.table_name),
+            format!("Table: {}", add_table_state.table_name()),
             theme.fg,
         ))
         .alignment(Alignment::Left);
@@ -294,14 +293,14 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     // --- Common Widget Rendering (Uses calculated areas) ---
 
     // --- Columns Table Rendering ---
-    let columns_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus, AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable | AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable);
+    let columns_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus(), AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable | AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable);
     let columns_border_style = if columns_focused {
         Style::default().fg(theme.highlight)
     } else {
         Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
     };
     let column_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-        .columns
+        .columns()
         .iter()
         .map(|col_def| {
             Row::new(vec![
@@ -342,12 +341,11 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_stateful_widget(
         columns_table,
         columns_area,
-        &mut add_table_state.column_table_state,
+        &mut add_table_state.column_table_state(),
     );
 
     // --- Canvas Rendering (Column Definition Input) - USING CANVAS LIBRARY ---
-    let editor = FormEditor::new(add_table_state.clone());
-    let _active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, canvas_area, &editor, theme);
+    let _active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, canvas_area, &add_table_state.editor, theme);
 
     // --- Button Style Helpers ---
     let get_button_style = |button_focus: AddTableFocus, current_focus| {
@@ -375,11 +373,11 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
 
     // --- Add Button Rendering ---
     // Determine if the add button is focused
-    let is_add_button_focused = add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton;
+    let is_add_button_focused = add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton;
 
     // Create the Add button Paragraph widget
     let add_button = Paragraph::new(" Add ")
-        .style(get_button_style(AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton, add_table_state.current_focus)) // Use existing closure
+        .style(get_button_style(AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton, add_table_state.current_focus())) // Use existing closure
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
@@ -392,14 +390,14 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_widget(add_button, add_button_area);
 
     // --- Indexes Table Rendering ---
-    let indexes_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus, AddTableFocus::IndexesTable | AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable);
+    let indexes_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus(), AddTableFocus::IndexesTable | AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable);
     let indexes_border_style = if indexes_focused {
         Style::default().fg(theme.highlight)
     } else {
         Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
     };
     let index_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-        .indexes
+        .indexes()
         .iter()
         .map(|index_def| { // Use index_def now
             Row::new(vec![
@@ -433,18 +431,18 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_stateful_widget(
         indexes_table,
         indexes_area,
-        &mut add_table_state.index_table_state,
+        &mut add_table_state.index_table_state(),
     );
 
     // --- Links Table Rendering ---
-    let links_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus, AddTableFocus::LinksTable | AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable);
+    let links_focused = matches!(add_table_state.current_focus(), AddTableFocus::LinksTable | AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable);
     let links_border_style = if links_focused {
         Style::default().fg(theme.highlight)
     } else {
         Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
     };
     let link_rows: Vec<Row<'_>> = add_table_state
-        .links
+        .links()
         .iter()
         .map(|link_def| {
             Row::new(vec![
@@ -478,7 +476,7 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_stateful_widget(
         links_table,
         links_area,
-        &mut add_table_state.link_table_state,
+        &mut add_table_state.link_table_state(),
     );
 
     // --- Save/Cancel Buttons Rendering ---
@@ -492,51 +490,54 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
         .split(bottom_buttons_area);
 
     let save_button = Paragraph::new(" Save table ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
-            AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
-            add_table_state.current_focus,
-        ))
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::SaveButton {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
+        } else {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::SaveButton, // Pass bool
+                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::SaveButton, // Pass bool
                     theme,
                 )),
         );
     f.render_widget(save_button, bottom_button_chunks[0]);
 
     let delete_button = Paragraph::new(" Delete Selected ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
-            AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
-            add_table_state.current_focus,
-        ))
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
+        } else {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton, // Pass bool
+                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );
     f.render_widget(delete_button, bottom_button_chunks[1]);
 
     let cancel_button = Paragraph::new(" Cancel ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
-            AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
-            add_table_state.current_focus,
-        ))
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::CancelButton {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
+        } else {
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_table_state.current_focus == AddTableFocus::CancelButton, // Pass bool
+                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );

client/src/pages/admin_panel/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/mod.rs
+
+pub mod add_table;
+pub mod add_logic;

client/src/pages/forms/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+// src/pages/forms/event.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crossterm::event::Event;
+use canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome;
+use crate::{
+    state::app::state::AppState,
+    pages::forms::{FormState, logic},
+    modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome,
+};
+
+pub fn handle_form_event(
+    event: Event,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    path: &str,
+    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    if let Event::Key(key_event) = event {
+        if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path(path) {
+            match editor.handle_key_event(key_event) {
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Form input updated".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Waiting for next key...".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                    // fall through to navigation / save / revert
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
+}
+
+// Save wrapper
+pub async fn save_form(
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    path: &str,
+    grpc_client: &mut crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    let outcome = logic::save(app_state, path, grpc_client).await?;
+    let message = match outcome {
+        logic::SaveOutcome::NoChange => "No changes to save.".to_string(),
+        logic::SaveOutcome::UpdatedExisting => "Entry updated.".to_string(),
+        logic::SaveOutcome::CreatedNew(_) => "New entry created.".to_string(),
+    };
+    Ok(EventOutcome::DataSaved(outcome, message))
+}
+
+pub async fn revert_form(
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    path: &str,
+    grpc_client: &mut crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    let message = logic::revert(app_state, path, grpc_client).await?;
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(message))
+}

client/src/pages/forms/loader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+// src/pages/forms/loader.rs
+use anyhow::{Context, Result};
+use crate::{
+    state::app::state::AppState,
+    services::grpc_client::GrpcClient,
+    services::ui_service::UiService, // ✅ import UiService
+    config::binds::Config,
+    pages::forms::FormState,
+};
+
+pub async fn ensure_form_loaded_and_count(
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    config: &Config,
+    profile: &str,
+    table: &str,
+) -> Result<()> {
+    let path = format!("{}/{}", profile, table);
+
+    app_state.ensure_form_editor(&path, config, || {
+        FormState::new(profile.to_string(), table.to_string(), vec![])
+    });
+
+    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(&path) {
+        UiService::fetch_and_set_table_count(grpc_client, form_state)
+            .await
+            .context("Failed to fetch table count")?;
+
+        if form_state.total_count > 0 {
+            UiService::load_table_data_by_position(grpc_client, form_state)
+                .await
+                .context("Failed to load table data")?;
+        } else {
+            form_state.reset_to_empty();
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}

client/src/pages/forms/logic.rs

@@ -15,9 +15,10 @@ pub enum SaveOutcome {
 
 pub async fn save(
     app_state: &mut AppState,
+    path: &str,
     grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
 ) -> Result<SaveOutcome> {
-    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
         if !fs.has_unsaved_changes {
             return Ok(SaveOutcome::NoChange);
         }
@@ -62,7 +63,7 @@ pub async fn save(
                 .context("Failed to post new table data")?;
 
             if response.success {
-                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
                     fs.id = response.inserted_id;
                     fs.total_count += 1;
                     fs.current_position = fs.total_count;
@@ -84,7 +85,7 @@ pub async fn save(
                 .context("Failed to put (update) table data")?;
 
             if response.success {
-                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+                if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
                     fs.has_unsaved_changes = false;
                 }
                 SaveOutcome::UpdatedExisting
@@ -101,9 +102,10 @@ pub async fn save(
 
 pub async fn revert(
     app_state: &mut AppState,
+    path: &str,
     grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
 ) -> Result<String> {
-    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
         if fs.id == 0
             || (fs.total_count > 0 && fs.current_position > fs.total_count)
             || (fs.total_count == 0 && fs.current_position == 1)

client/src/pages/forms/mod.rs

@@ -3,7 +3,11 @@
 pub mod ui;
 pub mod state;
 pub mod logic;
+pub mod event;
+pub mod loader;
 
 pub use ui::*;
 pub use state::*;
 pub use logic::*;
+pub use event::*;
+pub use loader::*;

client/src/pages/forms/state.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 // src/pages/forms/state.rs
 
 use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
+#[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+use canvas::{CharacterLimits, ValidationConfig, ValidationConfigBuilder};
+#[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+use canvas::validation::limits::CountMode;
 use common::proto::komp_ac::search::search_response::Hit;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 
@@ -39,6 +43,18 @@ pub struct FormState {
     pub autocomplete_loading: bool,
     pub link_display_map: HashMap<usize, String>,
     pub app_mode: AppMode,
+    // Validation 1 (character limits) per field. None = no validation for that field.
+    // Leave room for future rules (patterns, masks, etc.).
+    pub char_limits: Vec<Option<CharLimitsRule>>,
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct CharLimitsRule {
+    pub min: Option<usize>,
+    pub max: Option<usize>,
+    pub warn_at: Option<usize>,
+    pub count_mode: CountMode,
 }
 
 impl FormState {
@@ -56,6 +72,7 @@ impl FormState {
         fields: Vec<FieldDefinition>,
     ) -> Self {
         let values = vec![String::new(); fields.len()];
+        let len = values.len();
         FormState {
             id: 0,
             profile_name,
@@ -72,7 +89,8 @@ impl FormState {
             selected_suggestion_index: None,
             autocomplete_loading: false,
             link_display_map: HashMap::new(),
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
+            char_limits: vec![None; len],
         }
     }
 
@@ -256,6 +274,24 @@ impl FormState {
     pub fn set_current_cursor_pos(&mut self, pos: usize) {
         self.current_cursor_pos = pos;
     }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+    pub fn set_character_limits_rules(
+        &mut self,
+        rules: Vec<Option<CharLimitsRule>>,
+    ) {
+        if rules.len() == self.fields.len() {
+            self.char_limits = rules;
+        } else {
+            tracing::warn!(
+                "Character limits count {} != field count {} for {}.{}",
+                rules.len(),
+                self.fields.len(),
+                self.profile_name,
+                self.table_name
+            );
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 // Step 2: Implement DataProvider for FormState
@@ -282,4 +318,26 @@ impl DataProvider for FormState {
     fn supports_suggestions(&self, field_index: usize) -> bool {
         self.fields.get(field_index).map(|f| f.is_link).unwrap_or(false)
     }
+
+    // Validation 1: Provide character-limit-based validation to canvas
+    // Only compiled when the "validation" feature is enabled on canvas.
+    #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+    fn validation_config(&self, index: usize) -> Option<ValidationConfig> {
+        let rule = self.char_limits.get(index)?.as_ref()?;
+        let mut limits = match (rule.min, rule.max) {
+            (Some(min), Some(max)) => CharacterLimits::new_range(min, max),
+            (None, Some(max)) => CharacterLimits::new(max),
+            (Some(min), None) => CharacterLimits::new_range(min, usize::MAX),
+            (None, None) => CharacterLimits::new(usize::MAX),
+        };
+        limits = limits.with_count_mode(rule.count_mode);
+        if let Some(warn) = rule.warn_at {
+            limits = limits.with_warning_threshold(warn);
+        }
+        Some(
+            ValidationConfigBuilder::new()
+                .with_character_limits(limits)
+                .build(),
+        )
+    }
 }

client/src/pages/forms/ui.rs

@@ -1,22 +1,20 @@
 // src/pages/forms/ui.rs
 use crate::config::colors::themes::Theme;
-use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Alignment, Constraint, Direction, Layout, Margin, Rect},
     style::Style,
     widgets::{Block, Borders, Paragraph},
     Frame,
 };
-use crate::pages::forms::FormState;
 use canvas::{
-    render_canvas, render_suggestions_dropdown, DefaultCanvasTheme,
+    render_canvas, render_suggestions_dropdown, DefaultCanvasTheme, FormEditor,
 };
+use crate::pages::forms::FormState;
 
 pub fn render_form_page(
     f: &mut Frame,
     area: Rect,
-    app_state: &AppState,
-    form_state: &FormState, // not needed directly anymore, editor holds it
+    editor: &FormEditor<FormState>,
     table_name: &str,
     theme: &Theme,
     total_count: u64,
@@ -61,18 +59,14 @@ pub fn render_form_page(
     f.render_widget(count_para, main_layout[0]);
 
     // --- FORM RENDERING (Using persistent FormEditor) ---
-    if let Some(editor) = &app_state.form_editor {
-        let active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, main_layout[1], editor, theme);
-
-        // --- SUGGESTIONS DROPDOWN ---
-        if let Some(active_rect) = active_field_rect {
-            render_suggestions_dropdown(
-                f,
-                main_layout[1],
-                active_rect,
-                &DefaultCanvasTheme,
-                editor,
-            );
-        }
+    let active_field_rect = render_canvas(f, main_layout[1], editor, theme);
+    if let Some(active_rect) = active_field_rect {
+        render_suggestions_dropdown(
+            f,
+            main_layout[1],
+            active_rect,
+            &DefaultCanvasTheme,
+            editor,
+        );
     }
 }

client/src/pages/intro/logic.rs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// src/tui/functions/intro.rs
+// src/pages/intro/logic.rs
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::buffer::state::{AppView, BufferState};
 
@@ -12,19 +12,62 @@ pub fn handle_intro_selection(
     buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
     index: usize,
 ) {
-    let target_view = match index {
-        0 => AppView::Form,
-        1 => AppView::Admin,
-        2 => AppView::Login,
-        3 => AppView::Register,
-        _ => return,
-    };
+    match index {
+        // Continue: go to the most recent existing Form tab, or open a sensible default
+        0 => {
+            // 1) Try to switch to an already open Form buffer (most recent)
+            if let Some(existing_path) = buffer_state
+                .history
+                    .iter()
+                    .rev()
+                    .find_map(|view| {
+                        if let AppView::Form(p) = view {
+                            Some(p.clone())
+                        } else {
+                            None
+                        }
+                    })
+            {
+                buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Form(existing_path));
+                return;
+            }
 
-    buffer_state.update_history(target_view);
-    
-    // Register view requires focus reset
-    if index == 3 {
-        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-        app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
+            // 2) Otherwise pick a fallback path
+            let fallback_path = if let (Some(profile), Some(table)) = (
+                app_state.current_view_profile_name.clone(),
+                app_state.current_view_table_name.clone(),
+            ) {
+                Some(format!("{}/{}", profile, table))
+            } else if let Some(any_key) = app_state.form_editor.keys().next().cloned() {
+                // Use any existing editor key if available
+                Some(any_key)
+            } else {
+                // Otherwise pick the first available table from the profile tree
+                let mut found: Option<String> = None;
+                for prof in &app_state.profile_tree.profiles {
+                    if let Some(tbl) = prof.tables.first() {
+                        found = Some(format!("{}/{}", prof.name, tbl.name));
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+                found
+            };
+
+            if let Some(path) = fallback_path {
+                buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Form(path));
+            } else {
+                // No sensible default; stay on Intro
+            }
+        }
+        1 => {
+            buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Admin);
+        }
+        2 => {
+            buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Login);
+        }
+        3 => {
+            buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Register);
+        }
+        _ => return,
     }
 }

client/src/pages/intro/state.rs

@@ -1,25 +1,52 @@
 // src/state/pages/intro.rs
+use crate::movement::MovementAction;
 
 #[derive(Default, Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct IntroState {
-    pub selected_option: usize,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
 }
 
 impl IntroState {
     pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self::default()
+        Self {
+            focus_outside_canvas: true,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
     }
 
     pub fn next_option(&mut self) {
-        if self.selected_option < 3 {
-            self.selected_option += 1;
+        if self.focused_button_index < 3 {
+            self.focused_button_index += 1;
         }
     }
 
     pub fn previous_option(&mut self) {
-        if self.selected_option > 0 {
-             self.selected_option -= 1
+        if self.focused_button_index > 0 {
+            self.focused_button_index -= 1;
         }
     }
 }
 
+impl IntroState {
+    pub fn handle_movement(&mut self, action: MovementAction) -> bool {
+        match action {
+            MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Right | MovementAction::Down => {
+                self.next_option();
+                true
+            }
+            MovementAction::Previous | MovementAction::Left | MovementAction::Up => {
+                self.previous_option();
+                true
+            }
+            MovementAction::Select => {
+                // Actual selection handled in event loop (UiContext::Intro)
+                false
+            }
+            MovementAction::Esc => {
+                // Nothing special for Intro, but could be used to quit
+                true
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/intro/ui.rs

@@ -56,7 +56,8 @@ pub fn render_intro(f: &mut Frame, intro_state: &IntroState, area: Rect, theme:
 
     let buttons = ["Continue", "Admin", "Login", "Register"];
     for (i, &text) in buttons.iter().enumerate() {
-        render_button(f, button_area[i], text, intro_state.selected_option == i, theme);
+        let active = intro_state.focused_button_index == i;
+        render_button(f, button_area[i], text, active, theme);
     }
 }
 

client/src/pages/login/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+// src/pages/login/event.rs
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crossterm::event::{Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
+use canvas::{keymap::KeyEventOutcome, AppMode as CanvasMode};
+use crate::{
+    state::app::state::AppState,
+    pages::login::LoginFormState,
+    modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome,
+};
+use canvas::DataProvider;
+
+/// Handles all Login page-specific events
+pub fn handle_login_event(
+    event: Event,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    login_page: &mut LoginFormState,
+) -> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    if let Event::Key(key_event) = event {
+        let key_code = key_event.code;
+        let modifiers = key_event.modifiers;
+
+        // From buttons (outside) back into the canvas (ReadOnly) with Up/k from the left-most button
+        if login_page.focus_outside_canvas
+            && login_page.focused_button_index == 0
+                && matches!(key_code, KeyCode::Up | KeyCode::Char('k'))
+                && modifiers.is_empty()
+        {
+            login_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+            login_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
+            return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+        }
+
+        // Focus handoff: inside canvas → buttons
+        if !login_page.focus_outside_canvas {
+            let last_idx = login_page.editor.data_provider().field_count().saturating_sub(1);
+            let at_last = login_page.editor.current_field() >= last_idx;
+            if login_page.editor.mode() == CanvasMode::ReadOnly
+                && at_last
+                && matches!(
+                    (key_code, modifiers),
+                    (KeyCode::Char('j'), KeyModifiers::NONE) | (KeyCode::Down, _)
+                )
+            {
+                login_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                login_page.focused_button_index = 0;
+                login_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Focus moved to buttons".into()));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Forward to canvas if focus is inside
+        if !login_page.focus_outside_canvas {
+            match login_page.handle_key_event(key_event) {
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Login input updated".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Waiting for next key...".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                    // fall through to button handling
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
+}

client/src/pages/login/logic.rs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// src/tui/functions/common/login.rs
+// src/pages/login/logic.rs
 
 use crate::services::auth::AuthClient;
 use crate::state::pages::auth::AuthState;
@@ -7,12 +7,13 @@ use crate::buffer::state::{AppView, BufferState};
 use crate::config::storage::storage::{StoredAuthData, save_auth_data};
 use crate::ui::handlers::context::DialogPurpose;
 use common::proto::komp_ac::auth::LoginResponse;
-use crate::pages::login::LoginState;
-use anyhow::{Context, Result};
+use crate::pages::login::LoginFormState;
+use crate::state::pages::auth::UserRole;
+use canvas::DataProvider;
+use anyhow::{Context, Result, anyhow};
 use tokio::spawn;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tracing::{info, error};
-use anyhow::anyhow;
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
 pub enum LoginResult {
@@ -25,15 +26,14 @@ pub enum LoginResult {
 /// Updates AuthState and AppState on success or failure.
 pub async fn save(
     auth_state: &mut AuthState,
-    login_state: &mut LoginState,
+    login_state: &mut LoginFormState,
     auth_client: &mut AuthClient,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
 ) -> Result<String> {
-    let identifier = login_state.username.clone();
-    let password = login_state.password.clone();
+    let identifier = login_state.username().to_string();
+    let password = login_state.password().to_string();
 
     // --- Client-side validation ---
-    // Prevent login attempt if the identifier field is empty or whitespace.
     if identifier.trim().is_empty() {
         let error_message = "Username/Email cannot be empty.".to_string();
         app_state.show_dialog(
@@ -42,33 +42,33 @@ pub async fn save(
             vec!["OK".to_string()],
             DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
         );
-        login_state.error_message = Some(error_message.clone());
-        return Err(anyhow::anyhow!(error_message));
+        login_state.set_error_message(Some(error_message.clone()));
+        return Err(anyhow!(error_message));
     }
 
     // Clear previous error/dialog state before attempting
-    login_state.error_message = None;
-    app_state.hide_dialog(); // Hide any previous dialog
+    login_state.set_error_message(None);
+    app_state.hide_dialog();
 
     // Call the gRPC login method
     match auth_client.login(identifier.clone(), password).await
         .with_context(|| format!("gRPC login attempt failed for identifier: {}", identifier))
     {
         Ok(response) => {
-            // Store authentication details using correct field names
+            // Store authentication details
             auth_state.auth_token = Some(response.access_token.clone());
             auth_state.user_id = Some(response.user_id.clone());
-            auth_state.role = Some(response.role.clone());
+            auth_state.role = Some(UserRole::from_str(&response.role));
             auth_state.decoded_username = Some(response.username.clone());
-            login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
-            login_state.error_message = None;
 
-            // Format the success message using response data
+            login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
+            login_state.set_error_message(None);
+
             let success_message = format!(
                 "Login Successful!\n\n\
-                Username: {}\n\
-                User ID: {}\n\
-                Role: {}",
+                 Username: {}\n\
+                 User ID: {}\n\
+                 Role: {}",
                 response.username,
                 response.user_id,
                 response.role
@@ -80,9 +80,11 @@ pub async fn save(
                 vec!["Menu".to_string(), "Exit".to_string()],
                 DialogPurpose::LoginSuccess,
             );
-            login_state.password.clear();
-            login_state.username.clear();
-            login_state.current_cursor_pos = 0;
+
+            login_state.username_mut().clear();
+            login_state.password_mut().clear();
+            login_state.set_current_cursor_pos(0);
+
             Ok("Login successful, details shown in dialog.".to_string())
         }
         Err(e) => {
@@ -93,10 +95,10 @@ pub async fn save(
                 vec!["OK".to_string()],
                 DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
             );
-            login_state.error_message = Some(error_message.clone());
+            login_state.set_error_message(Some(error_message.clone()));
             login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-            login_state.username.clear();
-            login_state.password.clear();
+            login_state.username_mut().clear();
+            login_state.password_mut().clear();
             Err(e)
         }
     }
@@ -104,56 +106,52 @@ pub async fn save(
 
 /// Reverts the login form fields to empty and returns to the previous screen (Intro).
 pub async fn revert(
-    login_state: &mut LoginState,
-    _app_state: &mut AppState, // Keep signature consistent if needed elsewhere
+    login_state: &mut LoginFormState,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
 ) -> String {
-    // Clear the input fields
-    login_state.username.clear();
-    login_state.password.clear();
-    login_state.error_message = None;
-    login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
-    login_state.login_request_pending = false; // Ensure flag is reset on revert
+    // Clear the underlying state
+    login_state.clear();
 
+    // Also clear values inside the editor’s data provider
+    {
+        let dp = login_state.editor.data_provider_mut();
+        dp.set_field_value(0, "".to_string());
+        dp.set_field_value(1, "".to_string());
+        dp.set_current_field(0);
+        dp.set_current_cursor_pos(0);
+        dp.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
+    }
+
+    app_state.hide_dialog();
     "Login reverted".to_string()
 }
 
+/// Clears login form and navigates back to main menu.
 pub async fn back_to_main(
-    login_state: &mut LoginState,
+    login_state: &mut LoginFormState,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
     buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
 ) -> String {
-    // Clear the input fields
-    login_state.username.clear();
-    login_state.password.clear();
-    login_state.error_message = None;
-    login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
-    login_state.login_request_pending = false; // Ensure flag is reset
-
-    // Ensure dialog is hidden if revert is called
+    login_state.clear();
     app_state.hide_dialog();
 
-    // Navigation logic
     buffer_state.close_active_buffer();
     buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Intro);
 
-    // Reset focus state
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index= 0;
-
     "Returned to main menu".to_string()
 }
 
 /// Validates input, shows loading, and spawns the login task.
 pub fn initiate_login(
-    login_state: &LoginState,
+    login_state: &mut LoginFormState,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
     mut auth_client: AuthClient,
     sender: mpsc::Sender<LoginResult>,
 ) -> String {
-    let username = login_state.username.clone();
-    let password = login_state.password.clone();
+    login_state.sync_from_editor();
+    let username = login_state.username().to_string();
+    let password = login_state.password().to_string();
 
-    // 1. Client-side validation
     if username.trim().is_empty() {
         app_state.show_dialog(
             "Login Failed",
@@ -163,25 +161,20 @@ pub fn initiate_login(
         );
         "Username cannot be empty.".to_string()
     } else {
-        // 2. Show Loading Dialog
         app_state.show_loading_dialog("Logging In", "Please wait...");
 
-        // 3. Spawn the login task
         spawn(async move {
-            // Use the passed-in (and moved) auth_client directly
             let login_outcome = match auth_client.login(username.clone(), password).await
                 .with_context(|| format!("Spawned login task failed for identifier: {}", username))
-                {
-                    Ok(response) => LoginResult::Success(response),
-                    Err(e) => LoginResult::Failure(format!("{}", e)),
-                };
-            // Send result back to the main UI thread
+            {
+                Ok(response) => LoginResult::Success(response),
+                Err(e) => LoginResult::Failure(format!("{}", e)),
+            };
             if let Err(e) = sender.send(login_outcome).await {
                 error!("Failed to send login result: {}", e);
             }
         });
 
-        // 4. Return immediately
         "Login initiated.".to_string()
     }
 }
@@ -192,28 +185,24 @@ pub fn handle_login_result(
     result: LoginResult,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
     auth_state: &mut AuthState,
-    login_state: &mut LoginState,
+    login_state: &mut LoginFormState,
 ) -> bool {
     match result {
         LoginResult::Success(response) => {
             auth_state.auth_token = Some(response.access_token.clone());
             auth_state.user_id = Some(response.user_id.clone());
-            auth_state.role = Some(response.role.clone());
+            auth_state.role = Some(UserRole::from_str(&response.role));
             auth_state.decoded_username = Some(response.username.clone());
 
-            // --- NEW: Save auth data to file ---
             let data_to_store = StoredAuthData {
                 access_token: response.access_token.clone(),
                 user_id: response.user_id.clone(),
                 role: response.role.clone(),
                 username: response.username.clone(),
             };
-
             if let Err(e) = save_auth_data(&data_to_store) {
                 error!("Failed to save auth data to file: {}", e);
-                // Continue anyway - user is still logged in for this session
             }
-            // --- END NEW ---
 
             let success_message = format!(
                 "Login Successful!\n\nUsername: {}\nUser ID: {}\nRole: {}",
@@ -227,26 +216,28 @@ pub fn handle_login_result(
             info!(message = %success_message, "Login successful");
         }
         LoginResult::Failure(err_msg) | LoginResult::ConnectionError(err_msg) => {
-            app_state.update_dialog_content(&err_msg, vec!["OK".to_string()], DialogPurpose::LoginFailed);
-            login_state.error_message = Some(err_msg.clone());
+            app_state.update_dialog_content(
+                &err_msg,
+                vec!["OK".to_string()],
+                DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
+            );
+            login_state.set_error_message(Some(err_msg.clone()));
             error!(error = %err_msg, "Login failed/connection error");
         }
     }
-    login_state.username.clear();
-    login_state.password.clear();
+
+    login_state.username_mut().clear();
+    login_state.password_mut().clear();
     login_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
-    login_state.current_cursor_pos = 0;
-    true // Request redraw as dialog content changed
+    login_state.set_current_cursor_pos(0);
+
+    true
 }
 
-pub async fn handle_action(action: &str,) -> Result<String> {
+pub async fn handle_action(action: &str) -> Result<String> {
     match action {
-        "previous_entry" => {
-            Ok("Previous entry at tui/functions/login.rs not implemented".into())
-        }
-        "next_entry" => {
-            Ok("Next entry at tui/functions/login.rs not implemented".into())
-        }
-        _ => Err(anyhow!("Unknown login action: {}", action))
+        "previous_entry" => Ok("Previous entry not implemented".into()),
+        "next_entry" => Ok("Next entry not implemented".into()),
+        _ => Err(anyhow!("Unknown login action: {}", action)),
     }
 }

client/src/pages/login/mod.rs

@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
 pub mod state;
 pub mod ui;
 pub mod logic;
+pub mod event;
 
 pub use state::*;
 pub use ui::render_login;
 pub use logic::*;
+pub use event::*;

client/src/pages/login/state.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 // src/pages/login/state.rs
 
 use canvas::{AppMode, DataProvider};
+use canvas::FormEditor;
+use std::fmt;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub struct LoginState {
@@ -24,7 +26,7 @@ impl Default for LoginState {
             current_cursor_pos: 0,
             has_unsaved_changes: false,
             login_request_pending: false,
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -32,7 +34,7 @@ impl Default for LoginState {
 impl LoginState {
     pub fn new() -> Self {
         Self {
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
             ..Default::default()
         }
     }
@@ -119,3 +121,128 @@ impl DataProvider for LoginState {
         false // Login form doesn't support suggestions
     }
 }
+
+/// Wrapper that owns both the raw login state and its editor
+
+pub struct LoginFormState {
+    pub state: LoginState,
+    pub editor: FormEditor<LoginState>,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
+}
+
+// manual debug because FormEditor doesnt implement debug
+impl fmt::Debug for LoginFormState {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("LoginFormState")
+            .field("state", &self.state) // ✅ only print the data
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+impl LoginFormState {
+    /// Sync the editor's data provider back into our state
+    pub fn sync_from_editor(&mut self) {
+        // FormEditor holds the authoritative data
+        let dp = self.editor.data_provider();
+        self.state = dp.clone(); // LoginState implements Clone
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new LoginFormState with default LoginState and FormEditor
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        let state = LoginState::default();
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to LoginState fields ===
+
+    pub fn username(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.username
+    }
+
+    pub fn username_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.username
+    }
+
+    pub fn password(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.password
+    }
+
+    pub fn password_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.password
+    }
+
+    pub fn error_message(&self) -> Option<&String> {
+        self.state.error_message.as_ref()
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_error_message(&mut self, msg: Option<String>) {
+        self.state.error_message = msg;
+    }
+
+    pub fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_has_unsaved_changes(&mut self, changed: bool) {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes = changed;
+    }
+
+    pub fn clear(&mut self) {
+        self.state.username.clear();
+        self.state.password.clear();
+        self.state.error_message = None;
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+        self.state.login_request_pending = false;
+        self.state.current_cursor_pos = 0;
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to LoginState cursor/input ===
+
+    pub fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.state.current_field()
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_current_field(&mut self, index: usize) {
+        self.state.set_current_field(index);
+    }
+
+    pub fn current_cursor_pos(&self) -> usize {
+        self.state.current_cursor_pos()
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_current_cursor_pos(&mut self, pos: usize) {
+        self.state.set_current_cursor_pos(pos);
+    }
+
+    pub fn get_current_input(&self) -> &str {
+        self.state.get_current_input()
+    }
+
+    pub fn get_current_input_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        self.state.get_current_input_mut()
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to FormEditor ===
+
+    pub fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.editor.mode()
+    }
+
+    pub fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    pub fn handle_key_event(
+        &mut self,
+        key_event: crossterm::event::KeyEvent,
+    ) -> canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome {
+        self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event)
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/login/ui.rs

@@ -16,18 +16,20 @@ use canvas::{
     render_suggestions_dropdown,
     DefaultCanvasTheme,
 };
-use crate::pages::login::LoginState;
+
+use crate::pages::login::LoginFormState;
 use crate::dialog;
 
 pub fn render_login(
     f: &mut Frame,
     area: Rect,
     theme: &Theme,
-    // FIX: take &LoginState (reference), not owned
-    login_state: &LoginState,
+    login_page: &LoginFormState,
     app_state: &AppState,
-    is_edit_mode: bool,
 ) {
+    let login_state = &login_page.state;
+    let editor = &login_page.editor;
+
     // Main container
     let block = Block::default()
         .borders(Borders::ALL)
@@ -53,14 +55,10 @@ pub fn render_login(
         ])
         .split(inner_area);
 
-    // Wrap LoginState in FormEditor (no clone needed)
-    let editor = FormEditor::new(login_state.clone());
-
-    // Use DefaultCanvasTheme instead of app Theme
     let input_rect = render_canvas(
         f,
         chunks[0],
-        &editor,
+        editor,
         &DefaultCanvasTheme,
     );
 
@@ -82,11 +80,8 @@ pub fn render_login(
 
     // Login Button
     let login_button_index = 0;
-    let login_active = if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
-        app_state.focused_button_index == login_button_index
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
+    let login_active = login_page.focus_outside_canvas
+        && login_page.focused_button_index == login_button_index;
     let mut login_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut login_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if login_active {
@@ -109,11 +104,8 @@ pub fn render_login(
 
     // Return Button
     let return_button_index = 1;
-    let return_active = if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
-        app_state.focused_button_index == return_button_index
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
+    let return_active = login_page.focus_outside_canvas
+        && login_page.focused_button_index == return_button_index;
     let mut return_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut return_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if return_active {
@@ -135,14 +127,14 @@ pub fn render_login(
     );
 
     // --- SUGGESTIONS DROPDOWN (if active) ---
-    if app_state.current_mode == crate::modes::handlers::mode_manager::AppMode::Edit {
+    if editor.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit {
         if let Some(input_rect) = input_rect {
             render_suggestions_dropdown(
                 f,
-                f.area(),
+                chunks[0],
                 input_rect,
                 &DefaultCanvasTheme,
-                &editor, // FIX: pass &editor
+                editor,
             );
         }
     }

client/src/pages/mod.rs

@@ -5,3 +5,5 @@ pub mod intro;
 pub mod login;
 pub mod register;
 pub mod forms;
+pub mod admin;
+pub mod admin_panel;

client/src/pages/register/event.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+// src/pages/register/event.rs
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crossterm::event::{Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
+use canvas::{keymap::KeyEventOutcome, AppMode as CanvasMode};
+use canvas::DataProvider;
+use crate::{
+    state::app::state::AppState,
+    pages::register::RegisterFormState,
+    modes::handlers::event::EventOutcome,
+};
+
+/// Handles all Register page-specific events.
+/// Return a non-empty Ok(message) only when the page actually consumed the key,
+/// otherwise return Ok("") to let global handling proceed.
+pub fn handle_register_event(
+    event: Event,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
+    register_page: &mut RegisterFormState,
+)-> Result<EventOutcome> {
+    if let Event::Key(key_event) = event {
+        let key_code = key_event.code;
+        let modifiers = key_event.modifiers;
+
+        // From buttons (outside) back into the canvas (ReadOnly) with Up/k from the left-most button
+        if register_page.focus_outside_canvas
+            && register_page.focused_button_index == 0
+            && matches!(key_code, KeyCode::Up | KeyCode::Char('k'))
+            && modifiers.is_empty()
+        {
+            register_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+            register_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
+            return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+        }
+
+        // Focus handoff: inside canvas → buttons
+        if !register_page.focus_outside_canvas {
+            let last_idx = register_page.editor.data_provider().field_count().saturating_sub(1);
+            let at_last = register_page.editor.current_field() >= last_idx;
+            if register_page.editor.mode() == CanvasMode::ReadOnly
+                && at_last
+                && matches!(
+                    (key_code, modifiers),
+                    (KeyCode::Char('j'), KeyModifiers::NONE) | (KeyCode::Down, _)
+                )
+            {
+                register_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                register_page.focused_button_index = 0; // focus "Register" button
+                register_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
+                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Focus moved to buttons".into()));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Forward to canvas if focus is inside
+        if !register_page.focus_outside_canvas {
+            match register_page.handle_key_event(key_event) {
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Register input updated".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                    return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Waiting for next key...".into()));
+                }
+                KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                    // fall through
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()))
+}

client/src/pages/register/logic.rs

@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 // src/pages/register/logic.rs
 
 use crate::services::auth::AuthClient;
-use crate::state::{
-    app::state::AppState,
-};
+use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::ui::handlers::context::DialogPurpose;
 use crate::buffer::state::{AppView, BufferState};
 use common::proto::komp_ac::auth::AuthResponse;
-use crate::pages::register::RegisterState;
+use crate::pages::register::RegisterFormState;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use tokio::spawn;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
@@ -22,24 +20,26 @@ pub enum RegisterResult {
 
 /// Clears the registration form fields.
 pub async fn revert(
-    register_state: &mut RegisterState,
-    _app_state: &mut AppState, // Keep signature consistent if needed elsewhere
+    register_state: &mut RegisterFormState,
+    app_state: &mut AppState,
 ) -> String {
-    register_state.username.clear();
-    register_state.email.clear();
-    register_state.password.clear();
-    register_state.password_confirmation.clear();
-    register_state.role.clear();
-    register_state.error_message = None;
+    register_state.username_mut().clear();
+    register_state.email_mut().clear();
+    register_state.password_mut().clear();
+    register_state.password_confirmation_mut().clear();
+    register_state.role_mut().clear();
+    register_state.set_error_message(None);
     register_state.set_has_unsaved_changes(false);
-    register_state.current_field = 0; // Reset focus to first field
-    register_state.current_cursor_pos = 0;
+    register_state.set_current_field(0); // Reset focus to first field
+    register_state.set_current_cursor_pos(0);
+
+    app_state.hide_dialog();
     "Registration form cleared".to_string()
 }
 
 /// Clears the form and returns to the intro screen.
 pub async fn back_to_login(
-    register_state: &mut RegisterState,
+    register_state: &mut RegisterFormState,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
     buffer_state: &mut BufferState,
 ) -> String {
@@ -54,33 +54,43 @@ pub async fn back_to_login(
     buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Login);
 
     // Reset focus state
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
+    register_state.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+    register_state.focused_button_index = 0;
 
     "Returned to main menu".to_string()
 }
 
 /// Validates input, shows loading, and spawns the registration task.
 pub fn initiate_registration(
-    register_state: &RegisterState,
+    register_state: &mut RegisterFormState,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
     mut auth_client: AuthClient,
     sender: mpsc::Sender<RegisterResult>,
 ) -> String {
-    // Clone necessary data
-    let username = register_state.username.clone();
-    let email = register_state.email.clone();
-    let password = register_state.password.clone();
-    let password_confirmation = register_state.password_confirmation.clone();
-    let role = register_state.role.clone();
+    register_state.sync_from_editor();
+    let username = register_state.username().to_string();
+    let email = register_state.email().to_string();
+    let password = register_state.password().to_string();
+    let password_confirmation = register_state.password_confirmation().to_string();
+    let role = register_state.role().to_string();
 
     // 1. Client-side validation
     if username.trim().is_empty() {
-        app_state.show_dialog("Registration Failed", "Username cannot be empty.", vec!["OK".to_string()], DialogPurpose::RegisterFailed);
+        app_state.show_dialog(
+            "Registration Failed",
+            "Username cannot be empty.",
+            vec!["OK".to_string()],
+            DialogPurpose::RegisterFailed,
+        );
         "Username cannot be empty.".to_string()
     } else if !password.is_empty() && password != password_confirmation {
-         app_state.show_dialog("Registration Failed", "Passwords do not match.", vec!["OK".to_string()], DialogPurpose::RegisterFailed);
-         "Passwords do not match.".to_string()
+        app_state.show_dialog(
+            "Registration Failed",
+            "Passwords do not match.",
+            vec!["OK".to_string()],
+            DialogPurpose::RegisterFailed,
+        );
+        "Passwords do not match.".to_string()
     } else {
         // 2. Show Loading Dialog
         app_state.show_loading_dialog("Registering", "Please wait...");
@@ -88,14 +98,19 @@ pub fn initiate_registration(
         // 3. Spawn the registration task
         spawn(async move {
             let password_opt = if password.is_empty() { None } else { Some(password) };
-            let password_conf_opt = if password_confirmation.is_empty() { None } else { Some(password_confirmation) };
+            let password_conf_opt =
+                if password_confirmation.is_empty() { None } else { Some(password_confirmation) };
             let role_opt = if role.is_empty() { None } else { Some(role) };
-            let register_outcome = match auth_client.register(username.clone(), email, password_opt, password_conf_opt, role_opt).await
+
+            let register_outcome = match auth_client
+                .register(username.clone(), email, password_opt, password_conf_opt, role_opt)
+                .await
                 .with_context(|| format!("Spawned register task failed for username: {}", username))
             {
                 Ok(response) => RegisterResult::Success(response),
                 Err(e) => RegisterResult::Failure(format!("{}", e)),
             };
+
             // Send result back to the main UI thread
             if let Err(e) = sender.send(register_outcome).await {
                 error!("Failed to send registration result: {}", e);
@@ -112,7 +127,7 @@ pub fn initiate_registration(
 pub fn handle_registration_result(
     result: RegisterResult,
     app_state: &mut AppState,
-    register_state: &mut RegisterState,
+    register_state: &mut RegisterFormState,
 ) -> bool {
     match result {
         RegisterResult::Success(response) => {
@@ -133,7 +148,7 @@ pub fn handle_registration_result(
                 vec!["OK".to_string()],
                 DialogPurpose::RegisterFailed,
             );
-            register_state.error_message = Some(err_msg.clone());
+            register_state.set_error_message(Some(err_msg.clone()));
             error!(error = %err_msg, "Registration failed/connection error");
         }
     }

client/src/pages/register/mod.rs

@@ -4,8 +4,11 @@
 pub mod ui;
 pub mod state;
 pub mod logic;
+pub mod suggestions;
+pub mod event;
 
 // pub use state::*;
 pub use ui::render_register;
 pub use logic::*;
 pub use state::*;
+pub use event::*;

client/src/pages/register/state.rs

@@ -1,16 +1,11 @@
 // src/pages/register/state.rs
 
-use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
-use lazy_static::lazy_static;
+use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode, FormEditor};
+use std::fmt;
 
-lazy_static! {
-    pub static ref AVAILABLE_ROLES: Vec<String> = vec![
-        "admin".to_string(),
-        "moderator".to_string(),
-        "accountant".to_string(),
-        "viewer".to_string(),
-    ];
-}
+use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+use canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome;
+use crate::pages::register::suggestions::role_suggestions_sync;
 
 /// Represents the state of the Registration form UI
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
@@ -24,9 +19,7 @@ pub struct RegisterState {
     pub current_field: usize,
     pub current_cursor_pos: usize,
     pub has_unsaved_changes: bool,
-    pub app_mode: AppMode,
-    pub role_suggestions: Vec<String>,
-    pub role_suggestions_active: bool,
+    pub app_mode: canvas::AppMode,
 }
 
 impl Default for RegisterState {
@@ -41,9 +34,7 @@ impl Default for RegisterState {
             current_field: 0,
             current_cursor_pos: 0,
             has_unsaved_changes: false,
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
-            role_suggestions: AVAILABLE_ROLES.clone(),
-            role_suggestions_active: false,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -51,9 +42,7 @@ impl Default for RegisterState {
 impl RegisterState {
     pub fn new() -> Self {
         Self {
-            app_mode: AppMode::Edit,
-            role_suggestions: AVAILABLE_ROLES.clone(),
-            role_suggestions_active: false,
+            app_mode: canvas::AppMode::Edit,
             ..Default::default()
         }
     }
@@ -69,12 +58,6 @@ impl RegisterState {
     pub fn set_current_field(&mut self, index: usize) {
         if index < 5 {
             self.current_field = index;
-
-            if index == 4 {
-                self.activate_role_suggestions();
-            } else {
-                self.deactivate_role_suggestions();
-            }
         }
     }
 
@@ -108,28 +91,6 @@ impl RegisterState {
         self.app_mode
     }
 
-    pub fn activate_role_suggestions(&mut self) {
-        self.role_suggestions_active = true;
-        let current_input = self.role.to_lowercase();
-        self.role_suggestions = AVAILABLE_ROLES
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|role| role.to_lowercase().contains(&current_input))
-            .cloned()
-            .collect();
-    }
-
-    pub fn deactivate_role_suggestions(&mut self) {
-        self.role_suggestions_active = false;
-    }
-
-    pub fn is_role_suggestions_active(&self) -> bool {
-        self.role_suggestions_active
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_role_suggestions(&self) -> &[String] {
-        &self.role_suggestions
-    }
-
     pub fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
         self.has_unsaved_changes
     }
@@ -140,9 +101,7 @@ impl RegisterState {
 }
 
 impl DataProvider for RegisterState {
-    fn field_count(&self) -> usize {
-        5
-    }
+    fn field_count(&self) -> usize { 5 }
 
     fn field_name(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
         match index {
@@ -182,3 +141,230 @@ impl DataProvider for RegisterState {
         field_index == 4 // only Role field supports suggestions
     }
 }
+
+/// Wrapper that owns both the raw register state and its editor
+pub struct RegisterFormState {
+    pub state: RegisterState,
+    pub editor: FormEditor<RegisterState>,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
+}
+
+impl Default for RegisterFormState {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+// manual Debug because FormEditor doesn’t implement Debug
+impl fmt::Debug for RegisterFormState {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("RegisterFormState")
+            .field("state", &self.state)
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+impl RegisterFormState {
+    /// Sync the editor's data provider back into our state
+    pub fn sync_from_editor(&mut self) {
+        // The FormEditor holds the authoritative data
+        let dp = self.editor.data_provider();
+        self.state = dp.clone(); // because RegisterState: Clone
+    }
+
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        let state = RegisterState::default();
+        let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+        Self {
+            state,
+            editor,
+            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to RegisterState ===
+    pub fn username(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.username
+    }
+    pub fn username_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.username
+    }
+
+    pub fn email(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.email
+    }
+    pub fn email_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.email
+    }
+
+    pub fn password(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.password
+    }
+    pub fn password_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.password
+    }
+
+    pub fn password_confirmation(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.password_confirmation
+    }
+    pub fn password_confirmation_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.password_confirmation
+    }
+
+    pub fn role(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.state.role
+    }
+    pub fn role_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        &mut self.state.role
+    }
+
+    pub fn error_message(&self) -> Option<&String> {
+        self.state.error_message.as_ref()
+    }
+    pub fn set_error_message(&mut self, msg: Option<String>) {
+        self.state.error_message = msg;
+    }
+
+    pub fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes
+    }
+    pub fn set_has_unsaved_changes(&mut self, changed: bool) {
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes = changed;
+    }
+
+    pub fn clear(&mut self) {
+        self.state.username.clear();
+        self.state.email.clear();
+        self.state.password.clear();
+        self.state.password_confirmation.clear();
+        self.state.role.clear();
+        self.state.error_message = None;
+        self.state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+        self.state.current_field = 0;
+        self.state.current_cursor_pos = 0;
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to cursor/input ===
+    pub fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.state.current_field()
+    }
+    pub fn set_current_field(&mut self, index: usize) {
+        self.state.set_current_field(index);
+    }
+    pub fn current_cursor_pos(&self) -> usize {
+        self.state.current_cursor_pos()
+    }
+    pub fn set_current_cursor_pos(&mut self, pos: usize) {
+        self.state.set_current_cursor_pos(pos);
+    }
+    pub fn get_current_input(&self) -> &str {
+        self.state.get_current_input()
+    }
+    pub fn get_current_input_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
+        self.state.get_current_input_mut(self.state.current_field)
+    }
+
+    // === Delegates to FormEditor ===
+    pub fn mode(&self) -> canvas::AppMode {
+        self.editor.mode()
+    }
+    pub fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    pub fn handle_key_event(
+        &mut self,
+        key_event: crossterm::event::KeyEvent,
+    ) -> canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome {
+        // Only customize behavior for the Role field (index 4) in Edit mode
+        let in_role_field = self.editor.current_field() == 4;
+        let in_edit_mode = self.editor.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit;
+
+        if in_role_field && in_edit_mode {
+            match key_event.code {
+                // Tab: open suggestions if inactive; otherwise cycle next
+                KeyCode::Tab => {
+                    if !self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(4) {
+                            let items = role_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(4, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        // Cycle to next suggestion
+                        self.editor.suggestions_next();
+                    }
+                    return KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                }
+
+                // Shift+Tab (BackTab): cycle suggestions too (fallback to next)
+                KeyCode::BackTab => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        // If your canvas exposes suggestions_prev(), use it here.
+                        // Fallback: cycle next.
+                        self.editor.suggestions_next();
+                        return KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                // Enter: if suggestions active — apply selected suggestion
+                KeyCode::Enter => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        let _ = self.editor.apply_suggestion();
+                        return KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                // Esc: close suggestions if active
+                KeyCode::Esc => {
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        self.editor.close_suggestions();
+                        return KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                // Character input: first let editor mutate text, then refilter if active
+                KeyCode::Char(_) => {
+                    let outcome = self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event);
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(4) {
+                            let items = role_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(4, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    return outcome;
+                }
+
+                // Backspace/Delete: mutate then refilter if active
+                KeyCode::Backspace | KeyCode::Delete => {
+                    let outcome = self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event);
+                    if self.editor.is_suggestions_active() {
+                        if let Some(query) = self.editor.start_suggestions(4) {
+                            let items = role_suggestions_sync(&query);
+                            let applied =
+                                self.editor.apply_suggestions_result(4, &query, items);
+                            if applied {
+                                self.editor.update_inline_completion();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    return outcome;
+                }
+
+                _ => { /* fall through to default */ }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Default: let canvas handle it
+        self.editor.handle_key_event(key_event)
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/register/suggestions.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+// src/pages/register/suggestions.rs
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use async_trait::async_trait;
+use canvas::{SuggestionItem, SuggestionsProvider};
+
+// Keep the async provider if you want, but add this sync helper and shared data.
+const ROLES: &[&str] = &["admin", "moderator", "accountant", "viewer"];
+
+pub fn role_suggestions_sync(query: &str) -> Vec<SuggestionItem> {
+    let q = query.to_lowercase();
+    ROLES
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|r| q.is_empty() || r.to_lowercase().contains(&q))
+        .map(|r| SuggestionItem {
+            display_text: (*r).to_string(),
+            value_to_store: (*r).to_string(),
+        })
+        .collect()
+}
+
+pub struct RoleSuggestionsProvider;
+
+#[async_trait]
+impl SuggestionsProvider for RoleSuggestionsProvider {
+    async fn fetch_suggestions(
+        &mut self,
+        field_index: usize,
+        query: &str,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<SuggestionItem>> {
+        if field_index != 4 {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+        Ok(role_suggestions_sync(query))
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/register/ui.rs

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 use crate::{
     config::colors::themes::Theme,
     state::app::state::AppState,
-    modes::handlers::mode_manager::AppMode,
 };
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Alignment, Constraint, Direction, Layout, Rect, Margin},
@@ -12,17 +11,23 @@ use ratatui::{
     Frame,
 };
 use crate::dialog;
-use crate::pages::register::RegisterState;
-use canvas::{FormEditor, render_canvas, render_suggestions_dropdown, DefaultCanvasTheme};
+use crate::pages::register::RegisterFormState;
+use crate::pages::register::suggestions::RoleSuggestionsProvider;
+use tokio::runtime::Handle;
+use canvas::{render_canvas, render_suggestions_dropdown, DefaultCanvasTheme};
+use canvas::SuggestionsProvider;
 
 pub fn render_register(
     f: &mut Frame,
     area: Rect,
     theme: &Theme,
-    state: &RegisterState,
+    register_page: &RegisterFormState,
     app_state: &AppState,
-    is_edit_mode: bool,
 ) {
+    let state = &register_page.state;
+    let editor = &register_page.editor;
+
+    // Outer block
     let block = Block::default()
         .borders(Borders::ALL)
         .border_type(BorderType::Plain)
@@ -47,15 +52,9 @@ pub fn render_register(
         ])
         .split(inner_area);
 
-    // Wrap RegisterState in FormEditor
-    let editor = FormEditor::new(state.clone());
+    // Render the form canvas
+    let input_rect = render_canvas(f, chunks[0], editor, theme);
 
-    let input_rect = render_canvas(
-        f,
-        chunks[0],
-        &editor,
-        theme,
-    );
 
     // --- HELP TEXT ---
     let help_text = Paragraph::new("* are optional fields")
@@ -81,11 +80,9 @@ pub fn render_register(
 
     // Register Button
     let register_button_index = 0;
-    let register_active = if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
-        app_state.focused_button_index == register_button_index
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
+    let register_active =
+        register_page.focus_outside_canvas
+        && register_page.focused_button_index == register_button_index;
     let mut register_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut register_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if register_active {
@@ -108,11 +105,9 @@ pub fn render_register(
 
     // Return Button
     let return_button_index = 1;
-    let return_active = if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
-        app_state.focused_button_index == return_button_index
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
+    let return_active =
+        register_page.focus_outside_canvas
+        && register_page.focused_button_index == return_button_index;
     let mut return_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut return_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if return_active {
@@ -133,19 +128,6 @@ pub fn render_register(
         button_chunks[1],
     );
 
-    // --- AUTOCOMPLETE DROPDOWN (Using new canvas suggestions) ---
-    if app_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit {
-        if let Some(input_rect) = input_rect {
-            render_suggestions_dropdown(
-                f,
-                f.area(),        // Frame area
-                input_rect,      // Current input field rect
-                &DefaultCanvasTheme,
-                &editor,
-            );
-        }
-    }
-
     // --- DIALOG ---
     if app_state.ui.dialog.dialog_show {
         dialog::render_dialog(
@@ -159,4 +141,17 @@ pub fn render_register(
             app_state.ui.dialog.is_loading,
         );
     }
+
+    // Render suggestions dropdown if active (library GUI)
+    if editor.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit {
+        if let Some(input_rect) = input_rect {
+            render_suggestions_dropdown(
+                f,
+                f.area(),
+                input_rect,
+                &DefaultCanvasTheme,
+                editor,
+            );
+        }
+    }
 }

client/src/pages/routing/router.rs

@@ -1,24 +1,22 @@
 // src/pages/routing/router.rs
-use crate::state::pages::{
-    admin::AdminState,
-    auth::AuthState,
-    add_logic::AddLogicState,
-    add_table::AddTableState,
-};
+use crate::state::pages::auth::AuthState;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::AddLogicFormState;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::AddTableFormState;
+use crate::pages::admin::AdminState;
 use crate::pages::forms::FormState;
-use crate::pages::login::LoginState;
-use crate::pages::register::RegisterState;
+use crate::pages::login::LoginFormState;
+use crate::pages::register::RegisterFormState;
 use crate::pages::intro::IntroState;
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
 pub enum Page {
     Intro(IntroState),
-    Login(LoginState),
-    Register(RegisterState),
+    Login(LoginFormState),
+    Register(RegisterFormState),
     Admin(AdminState),
-    AddLogic(AddLogicState),
-    AddTable(AddTableState),
-    Form(FormState),
+    AddLogic(AddLogicFormState),
+    AddTable(AddTableFormState),
+    Form(String),
 }
 
 pub struct Router {

client/src/search/event.rs

@@ -34,9 +34,16 @@ pub async fn handle_search_palette_event(
                 // Step 2: Process outside the borrow
                 if let Some((id, content_json)) = maybe_data {
                     if let Ok(data) = serde_json::from_str::<HashMap<String, String>>(&content_json) {
-                        if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                            let detached_pos = fs.total_count + 2;
-                            fs.update_from_response(&data, detached_pos);
+                        // Use current view path to access the active form
+                        if let (Some(profile), Some(table)) = (
+                            app_state.current_view_profile_name.clone(),
+                            app_state.current_view_table_name.clone(),
+                        ) {
+                            let path = format!("{}/{}", profile, table);
+                            if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(&path) {
+                                let detached_pos = fs.total_count + 2;
+                                fs.update_from_response(&data, detached_pos);
+                            }
                         }
                         should_close = true;
                         outcome_message = Some(format!("Loaded record ID {}", id));
@@ -99,7 +106,6 @@ pub async fn handle_search_palette_event(
     if should_close {
         app_state.search_state = None;
         app_state.ui.show_search_palette = false;
-        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
     }
 
     Ok(outcome_message)

client/src/services/auth.rs

@@ -14,12 +14,20 @@ pub struct AuthClient {
 
 impl AuthClient {
     pub async fn new() -> Result<Self> {
+        // Kept for backward compatibility; opens a new connection.
         let client = AuthServiceClient::connect("http://[::1]:50051")
             .await
             .context("Failed to connect to auth service")?;
         Ok(Self { client })
     }
 
+    /// Preferred: reuse an existing Channel (from GrpcClient).
+    pub async fn with_channel(channel: Channel) -> Result<Self> {
+        Ok(Self {
+            client: AuthServiceClient::new(channel),
+        })
+    }    
+
     /// Login user via gRPC.
     pub async fn login(&mut self, identifier: String, password: String) -> Result<LoginResponse> {
         let request = tonic::Request::new(LoginRequest { identifier, password });

client/src/services/grpc_client.rs

@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 
 use common::proto::komp_ac::common::Empty;
 use common::proto::komp_ac::table_structure::table_structure_service_client::TableStructureServiceClient;
-use common::proto::komp_ac::table_structure::{GetTableStructureRequest, TableStructureResponse};
+use common::proto::komp_ac::table_structure::{
+    GetTableStructureRequest, TableStructureResponse,
+};
 use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::{
     table_definition_client::TableDefinitionClient,
     PostTableDefinitionRequest, ProfileTreeResponse, TableDefinitionResponse,
@@ -24,23 +26,41 @@ use common::proto::komp_ac::tables_data::{
 };
 use crate::search::SearchGrpc;
 use common::proto::komp_ac::search::SearchResponse;
+use common::proto::komp_ac::table_validation::{
+    table_validation_service_client::TableValidationServiceClient,
+    GetTableValidationRequest,
+    TableValidationResponse,
+    CountMode as PbCountMode,
+    FieldValidation as PbFieldValidation,
+    CharacterLimits as PbCharacterLimits,
+};
 use anyhow::{Context, Result};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic::transport::{Channel, Endpoint};
 use prost_types::Value;
+use std::time::Duration;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct GrpcClient {
+    channel: Channel,
     table_structure_client: TableStructureServiceClient<Channel>,
     table_definition_client: TableDefinitionClient<Channel>,
     table_script_client: TableScriptClient<Channel>,
     tables_data_client: TablesDataClient<Channel>,
     search_client: SearchGrpc,
+    table_validation_client: TableValidationServiceClient<Channel>,
 }
 
 impl GrpcClient {
     pub async fn new() -> Result<Self> {
-        let channel = Channel::from_static("http://[::1]:50051")
+        let endpoint = Endpoint::from_static("http://[::1]:50051")
+            .connect_timeout(Duration::from_secs(5))
+            .tcp_keepalive(Some(Duration::from_secs(30)))
+            .keep_alive_while_idle(true)
+            .http2_keep_alive_interval(Duration::from_secs(15))
+            .keep_alive_timeout(Duration::from_secs(5));
+
+        let channel = endpoint
             .connect()
             .await
             .context("Failed to create gRPC channel")?;
@@ -52,16 +72,43 @@ impl GrpcClient {
         let table_script_client = TableScriptClient::new(channel.clone());
         let tables_data_client = TablesDataClient::new(channel.clone());
         let search_client = SearchGrpc::new(channel.clone());
+        let table_validation_client =
+            TableValidationServiceClient::new(channel.clone());
 
         Ok(Self {
+            channel,
             table_structure_client,
             table_definition_client,
             table_script_client,
             tables_data_client,
             search_client,
+            table_validation_client,
         })
     }
 
+    // Expose the shared channel so other typed clients can reuse it.
+    pub fn channel(&self) -> Channel {
+        self.channel.clone()
+    }
+
+    // Fetch validation rules for a table. Absence of a field in response = no validation.
+    pub async fn get_table_validation(
+        &mut self,
+        profile_name: String,
+        table_name: String,
+    ) -> Result<TableValidationResponse> {
+        let req = GetTableValidationRequest {
+            profile_name,
+            table_name,
+        };
+        let resp = self
+            .table_validation_client
+            .get_table_validation(tonic::Request::new(req))
+            .await
+            .context("gRPC GetTableValidation call failed")?;
+        Ok(resp.into_inner())
+    }
+
     pub async fn get_table_structure(
         &mut self,
         profile_name: String,

client/src/services/ui_service.rs

@@ -2,10 +2,12 @@
 
 use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_logic::AddLogicState;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::AddLogicState;
 use crate::pages::forms::logic::SaveOutcome;
 use crate::utils::columns::filter_user_columns;
 use crate::pages::forms::{FieldDefinition, FormState};
+use common::proto::komp_ac::table_validation::CountMode as PbCountMode;
+use canvas::validation::limits::CountMode;
 use anyhow::{anyhow, Context, Result};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -314,4 +316,60 @@ impl UiService {
         }
         Ok(())
     }
+
+    /// Fetch and apply "Validation 1" (character limits) rules for this form.
+    pub async fn apply_validation1_for_form(
+        grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+        app_state: &mut AppState,
+        path: &str,
+    ) -> Result<()> {
+        let (profile, table) = path
+            .split_once('/')
+            .context("Invalid form path for validation")?;
+
+        let resp = grpc_client
+            .get_table_validation(profile.to_string(), table.to_string())
+            .await
+            .context("Failed to fetch table validation")?;
+
+        if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
+            let mut rules: Vec<Option<crate::pages::forms::state::CharLimitsRule>> =
+                vec![None; fs.fields.len()];
+
+            for f in resp.fields {
+                if let Some(idx) = fs.fields.iter().position(|fd| fd.data_key == f.data_key) {
+                    if let Some(limits) = f.limits {
+                        let has_any =
+                            limits.min != 0 || limits.max != 0 || limits.warn_at.is_some();
+                        if has_any {
+                            let cm = match PbCountMode::from_i32(limits.count_mode) {
+                                Some(PbCountMode::Unspecified) | None => CountMode::Characters, // protobuf default → fallback
+                                Some(PbCountMode::Chars) => CountMode::Characters,
+                                Some(PbCountMode::Bytes) => CountMode::Bytes,
+                                Some(PbCountMode::DisplayWidth) => CountMode::DisplayWidth,
+                            };
+
+                            let min = if limits.min == 0 { None } else { Some(limits.min as usize) };
+                            let max = if limits.max == 0 { None } else { Some(limits.max as usize) };
+                            let warn_at = limits.warn_at.map(|w| w as usize);
+
+                            rules[idx] = Some(crate::pages::forms::state::CharLimitsRule {
+                                min,
+                                max,
+                                warn_at,
+                                count_mode: cm,
+                            });
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            fs.set_character_limits_rules(rules);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path(path) {
+            editor.set_validation_enabled(true);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
 }

client/src/state/app/state.rs

@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ pub struct UiState {
     pub show_login: bool,
     pub show_register: bool,
     pub show_search_palette: bool,
-    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
     pub dialog: DialogState,
 }
 
@@ -52,7 +51,6 @@ pub struct AppState {
     // NEW: The "Rulebook" cache. We use Arc for efficient sharing.
     pub schema_cache: HashMap<String, Arc<TableStructureResponse>>,
 
-    pub focused_button_index: usize,
     pub pending_table_structure_fetch: Option<(String, String)>,
 
     pub search_state: Option<SearchState>,
@@ -60,8 +58,7 @@ pub struct AppState {
     // UI preferences
     pub ui: UiState,
 
-    pub form_editor: Option<FormEditor<FormState>>,
-
+    pub form_editor: HashMap<String, FormEditor<FormState>>, // key = "profile/table"
     #[cfg(feature = "ui-debug")]
     pub debug_state: Option<DebugState>,
 }
@@ -77,11 +74,10 @@ impl AppState {
             current_view_table_name: None,
             current_mode: AppMode::General,
             schema_cache: HashMap::new(), // NEW: Initialize the cache
-            focused_button_index: 0,
             pending_table_structure_fetch: None,
             search_state: None,
             ui: UiState::default(),
-            form_editor: None,
+            form_editor: HashMap::new(),
 
             #[cfg(feature = "ui-debug")]
             debug_state: None,
@@ -99,27 +95,58 @@ impl AppState {
         self.current_view_table_name = Some(table_name);
     }
 
-    pub fn init_form_editor(&mut self, form_state: FormState, config: &Config) {
-        let mut editor = FormEditor::new(form_state);
-        editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap()); // inject keymap
-        self.form_editor = Some(editor);
+    /// Returns true if the current view's editor is in Edit mode.
+    /// Uses current_view_profile_name/current_view_table_name to build the path.
+    pub fn is_canvas_edit_mode(&self) -> bool {
+        if let (Some(profile), Some(table)) =
+            (self.current_view_profile_name.as_ref(), self.current_view_table_name.as_ref())
+        {
+            let path = format!("{}/{}", profile, table);
+            if let Some(editor) = self.form_editor.get(&path) {
+                return matches!(editor.mode(), canvas::AppMode::Edit);
+            }
+        }
+        false
     }
 
-    /// Replace the current form state and wrap it in a FormEditor with keymap
-    pub fn set_form_state(&mut self, form_state: FormState, config: &Config) {
-        let mut editor = FormEditor::new(form_state);
-        editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
-        self.form_editor = Some(editor);
+    pub fn is_canvas_edit_mode_at(&self, path: &str) -> bool {
+        self.form_editor
+            .get(path)
+            .map(|e| matches!(e.mode(), canvas::AppMode::Edit))
+            .unwrap_or(false)
     }
 
-    /// Immutable access to the underlying FormState
-    pub fn form_state(&self) -> Option<&FormState> {
-        self.form_editor.as_ref().map(|e| e.data_provider())
+    // Mutable editor accessor
+    pub fn editor_for_path(&mut self, path: &str) -> Option<&mut FormEditor<FormState>> {
+        self.form_editor.get_mut(path)
     }
 
-    /// Mutable access to the underlying FormState
-    pub fn form_state_mut(&mut self) -> Option<&mut FormState> {
-        self.form_editor.as_mut().map(|e| e.data_provider_mut())
+    // Mutable FormState accessor
+    pub fn form_state_for_path(&mut self, path: &str) -> Option<&mut FormState> {
+        self.form_editor
+            .get_mut(path)
+            .map(|e| e.data_provider_mut())
+    }
+
+    // Immutable editor accessor
+    pub fn editor_for_path_ref(&self, path: &str) -> Option<&FormEditor<FormState>> {
+        self.form_editor.get(path)
+    }
+
+    // Immutable FormState accessor
+    pub fn form_state_for_path_ref(&self, path: &str) -> Option<&FormState> {
+        self.form_editor.get(path).map(|e| e.data_provider())
+    }
+
+    pub fn ensure_form_editor<F>(&mut self, path: &str, config: &Config, loader: F)
+    where
+        F: FnOnce() -> FormState,
+    {
+        if !self.form_editor.contains_key(path) {
+            let mut editor = FormEditor::new(loader());
+            editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+            self.form_editor.insert(path.to_string(), editor);
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -135,8 +162,7 @@ impl Default for UiState {
             show_login: false,
             show_register: false,
             show_buffer_list: true,
-            show_search_palette: false, // ADDED
-            focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            show_search_palette: false,
             dialog: DialogState::default(),
         }
     }

client/src/state/pages.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
 // src/state/pages.rs
 
 pub mod auth;
-pub mod admin;
-pub mod add_table;
-pub mod add_logic;

client/src/state/pages/admin.rs

@@ -1,182 +0,0 @@
-// src/state/pages/admin.rs
-
-use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_table::AddTableState;
-use crate::state::pages::add_logic::AddLogicState;
-
-// Define the focus states for the admin panel panes
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Default)]
-pub enum AdminFocus {
-    #[default] // Default focus is on the profiles list
-    ProfilesPane,
-    InsideProfilesList,
-    Tables,
-    InsideTablesList,
-    Button1,
-    Button2,
-    Button3,
-}
-
-#[derive(Default, Clone, Debug)]
-pub struct AdminState {
-    pub profiles: Vec<String>, // Holds profile names (used by non-admin view)
-    pub profile_list_state: ListState, // Tracks navigation highlight (>) in profiles
-    pub table_list_state: ListState,   // Tracks navigation highlight (>) in tables
-    pub selected_profile_index: Option<usize>, // Index with [*] in profiles (persistent)
-    pub selected_table_index: Option<usize>,   // Index with [*] in tables (persistent)
-    pub current_focus: AdminFocus,     // Tracks which pane is focused
-    pub add_table_state: AddTableState,
-    pub add_logic_state: AddLogicState,
-}
-
-impl AdminState {
-    /// Gets the index of the currently selected item.
-    pub fn get_selected_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
-        self.profile_list_state.selected()
-    }
-
-    /// Gets the name of the currently selected profile.
-    pub fn get_selected_profile_name(&self) -> Option<&String> {
-        self.profile_list_state.selected().and_then(|i| self.profiles.get(i))
-    }
-
-    /// Populates the profile list and updates/resets the selection.
-    pub fn set_profiles(&mut self, new_profiles: Vec<String>) {
-        let current_selection_index = self.profile_list_state.selected();
-        self.profiles = new_profiles;
-
-        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
-            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
-        } else {
-            let new_selection = match current_selection_index {
-                Some(index) => Some(index.min(self.profiles.len() - 1)),
-                None => Some(0),
-            };
-            self.profile_list_state.select(new_selection);
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the next profile in the list, wrapping around.
-    pub fn next(&mut self) {
-        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
-            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
-            Some(i) => if i >= self.profiles.len() - 1 { 0 } else { i + 1 },
-            None => 0,
-        };
-        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the previous profile in the list, wrapping around.
-    pub fn previous(&mut self) {
-        if self.profiles.is_empty() {
-            self.profile_list_state.select(None);
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.profile_list_state.selected() {
-            Some(i) => if i == 0 { self.profiles.len() - 1 } else { i - 1 },
-            None => self.profiles.len() - 1,
-        };
-        self.profile_list_state.select(Some(i));
-    }
-
-    /// Gets the index of the currently selected profile.
-    pub fn get_selected_profile_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
-        self.profile_list_state.selected()
-    }
-
-    /// Gets the index of the currently selected table.
-    pub fn get_selected_table_index(&self) -> Option<usize> {
-        self.table_list_state.selected()
-    }
-
-    /// Selects a profile by index and resets table selection.
-    pub fn select_profile(&mut self, index: Option<usize>) {
-        self.profile_list_state.select(index);
-        self.table_list_state.select(None);
-    }
-
-    /// Selects a table by index.
-    pub fn select_table(&mut self, index: Option<usize>) {
-        self.table_list_state.select(index);
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the next profile, wrapping around.
-    /// `profile_count` should be the total number of profiles available.
-    pub fn next_profile(&mut self, profile_count: usize) {
-        if profile_count == 0 {
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.get_selected_profile_index() {
-            Some(i) => {
-                if i >= profile_count - 1 {
-                    0
-                } else {
-                    i + 1
-                }
-            }
-            None => 0,
-        };
-        self.select_profile(Some(i)); // Use the helper method
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the previous profile, wrapping around.
-    /// `profile_count` should be the total number of profiles available.
-    pub fn previous_profile(&mut self, profile_count: usize) {
-        if profile_count == 0 {
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.get_selected_profile_index() {
-            Some(i) => {
-                if i == 0 {
-                    profile_count - 1
-                } else {
-                    i - 1
-                }
-            }
-            None => 0, // Or profile_count - 1 if you prefer wrapping from None
-        };
-        self.select_profile(Some(i)); // Use the helper method
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the next table, wrapping around.
-    /// `table_count` should be the number of tables in the *currently selected* profile.
-    pub fn next_table(&mut self, table_count: usize) {
-        if table_count == 0 {
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.get_selected_table_index() {
-            Some(i) => {
-                if i >= table_count - 1 {
-                    0
-                } else {
-                    i + 1
-                }
-            }
-            None => 0,
-        };
-        self.select_table(Some(i));
-    }
-
-    /// Selects the previous table, wrapping around.
-    /// `table_count` should be the number of tables in the *currently selected* profile.
-    pub fn previous_table(&mut self, table_count: usize) {
-        if table_count == 0 {
-            return;
-        }
-        let i = match self.get_selected_table_index() {
-            Some(i) => {
-                if i == 0 {
-                    table_count - 1
-                } else {
-                    i - 1
-                }
-            }
-            None => 0, // Or table_count - 1
-        };
-        self.select_table(Some(i));
-    }
-}
-

client/src/state/pages/auth.rs

@@ -2,12 +2,44 @@
 
 use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
 
+/// Strongly typed user roles
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum UserRole {
+    Admin,
+    Moderator,
+    Accountant,
+    Viewer,
+    Unknown(String), // fallback for unexpected roles
+}
+
+impl UserRole {
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Self {
+        match s.trim().to_lowercase().as_str() {
+            "admin" => UserRole::Admin,
+            "moderator" => UserRole::Moderator,
+            "accountant" => UserRole::Accountant,
+            "viewer" => UserRole::Viewer,
+            other => UserRole::Unknown(other.to_string()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &str {
+        match self {
+            UserRole::Admin => "admin",
+            UserRole::Moderator => "moderator",
+            UserRole::Accountant => "accountant",
+            UserRole::Viewer => "viewer",
+            UserRole::Unknown(s) => s.as_str(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Represents the authenticated session state
 #[derive(Default)]
 pub struct AuthState {
     pub auth_token: Option<String>,
     pub user_id: Option<String>,
-    pub role: Option<String>,
+    pub role: Option<UserRole>,
     pub decoded_username: Option<String>,
 }
 

client/src/tui/functions.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
 // src/tui/functions.rs
 
-pub mod admin;
 pub mod common;
-
-pub use admin::*;

client/src/tui/functions/common.rs

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
 // src/tui/functions/common.rs
 
 pub mod logout;
-pub mod add_table;

client/src/tui/functions/common/add_table.rs

@@ -1,198 +0,0 @@
-// src/tui/functions/common/add_table.rs
-use crate::state::pages::add_table::{
-    AddTableFocus, AddTableState, ColumnDefinition, IndexDefinition,
-};
-use crate::services::GrpcClient;
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Result};
-use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::{
-    PostTableDefinitionRequest,
-    ColumnDefinition as ProtoColumnDefinition,
-    TableLink as ProtoTableLink,
-};
-use tracing::debug;
-
-/// Handles the logic for adding a column when the "Add" button is activated.
-///
-/// Takes the mutable state and command message string.
-/// Returns `Some(AddTableFocus)` indicating the desired focus state after a successful add,
-/// or `None` if the action failed (e.g., validation error).
-pub fn handle_add_column_action(
-    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
-    command_message: &mut String,
-) -> Option<AddTableFocus> {
-
-    // Trim and create owned Strings from inputs
-    let table_name_in = add_table_state.table_name_input.trim();
-    let column_name_in = add_table_state.column_name_input.trim();
-    let column_type_in = add_table_state.column_type_input.trim(); 
-
-    // Validate all inputs needed for this combined action
-    let has_table_name = !table_name_in.is_empty();
-    let has_column_name = !column_name_in.is_empty();
-    let has_column_type = !column_type_in.is_empty();
-
-    match (has_table_name, has_column_name, has_column_type) {
-        // Case 1: Both column fields have input (Table name is optional here)
-        (_, true, true) => {
-            let mut msg = String::new();
-            // Optionally update table name if provided
-            if has_table_name {
-                add_table_state.table_name = table_name_in.to_string();
-                msg.push_str(&format!("Table name set to '{}'. ", add_table_state.table_name));
-            }
-            // Add the column
-            let new_column = ColumnDefinition {
-                name: column_name_in.to_string(),
-                data_type: column_type_in.to_string(),
-                selected: false,
-            };
-            add_table_state.columns.push(new_column.clone()); // Clone for msg
-            msg.push_str(&format!("Column '{}' added.", new_column.name));
-
-            // Add corresponding index definition (initially unselected)
-            let new_index = IndexDefinition {
-                name: column_name_in.to_string(),
-                selected: false,
-            };
-            add_table_state.indexes.push(new_index);
-            *command_message = msg;
-
-            // Clear all inputs and reset cursors
-            add_table_state.table_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.column_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.column_type_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.column_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.column_type_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-            Some(AddTableFocus::InputColumnName) // Focus for next column
-        }
-        // Case 2: Only one column field has input (Error)
-        (_, true, false) | (_, false, true) => {
-            *command_message = "Both Column Name and Type are required to add a column.".to_string();
-            None // Indicate validation failure
-        }
-        // Case 3: Only Table name has input (No column input)
-        (true, false, false) => {
-            add_table_state.table_name = table_name_in.to_string();
-            *command_message = format!("Table name set to '{}'.", add_table_state.table_name);
-            // Clear only table name input
-            add_table_state.table_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-            Some(AddTableFocus::InputTableName) // Keep focus here
-        }
-        // Case 4: All fields are empty
-        (false, false, false) => {
-            *command_message = "No input provided.".to_string();
-            None
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-/// Handles deleting columns marked as selected in the AddTableState.
-pub fn handle_delete_selected_columns(
-    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
-) -> String {
-    let initial_count = add_table_state.columns.len();
-    // Keep only the columns that are NOT selected
-    let initial_selected_indices: std::collections::HashSet<String> = add_table_state
-        .columns
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|col| col.selected)
-        .map(|col| col.name.clone())
-        .collect();
-    add_table_state.columns.retain(|col| !col.selected);
-    let deleted_count = initial_count - add_table_state.columns.len();
-
-    if deleted_count > 0 {
-        add_table_state.indexes.retain(|index| !initial_selected_indices.contains(&index.name));
-        add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-        // Reset selection highlight as indices have changed
-        add_table_state.column_table_state.select(None);
-        // Optionally, select the first item if the list is not empty
-        // if !add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
-        //     add_table_state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
-        // }
-        add_table_state.index_table_state.select(None);
-        format!("Deleted {} selected column(s).", deleted_count)
-    } else {
-        "No columns marked for deletion.".to_string()
-    }
-}
-
-/// Prepares and sends the request to save the new table definition via gRPC.
-pub async fn handle_save_table_action(
-    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
-    add_table_state: &AddTableState,
-) -> Result<String> {
-    // --- Basic Validation ---
-    if add_table_state.table_name.is_empty() {
-        return Err(anyhow!("Table name cannot be empty."));
-    }
-    if add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
-        return Err(anyhow!("Table must have at least one column."));
-    }
-
-    // --- Prepare Proto Data ---
-    let proto_columns: Vec<ProtoColumnDefinition> = add_table_state
-        .columns
-        .iter()
-        .map(|col| ProtoColumnDefinition {
-            name: col.name.clone(),
-            field_type: col.data_type.clone(), // Assuming data_type maps directly
-        })
-        .collect();
-
-    let proto_indexes: Vec<String> = add_table_state
-        .indexes
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|idx| idx.selected) // Only include selected indexes
-        .map(|idx| idx.name.clone())
-        .collect();
-
-    let proto_links: Vec<ProtoTableLink> = add_table_state
-        .links
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|link| link.selected) // Only include selected links
-        .map(|link| ProtoTableLink {
-            linked_table_name: link.linked_table_name.clone(),
-            // Assuming 'required' maps directly, adjust if needed
-            // For now, the proto only seems to use linked_table_name based on example
-            // If your proto evolves, map link.is_required here.
-            required: false, // Set based on your proto definition/needs
-        })
-        .collect();
-
-    // --- Create Request ---
-    let request = PostTableDefinitionRequest {
-        table_name: add_table_state.table_name.clone(),
-        columns: proto_columns,
-        indexes: proto_indexes,
-        links: proto_links,
-        profile_name: add_table_state.profile_name.clone(),
-    };
-
-    debug!("Sending PostTableDefinitionRequest: {:?}", request);
-
-    // --- Call gRPC Service ---
-    match grpc_client.post_table_definition(request).await {
-        Ok(response) => {
-            if response.success {
-                Ok(format!(
-                    "Table '{}' saved successfully.",
-                    add_table_state.table_name
-                ))
-            } else {
-                // Use the SQL message from the response if available, otherwise generic error
-                let error_message = if !response.sql.is_empty() {
-                    format!("Server failed to save table: {}", response.sql)
-                } else {
-                    "Server failed to save table (unknown reason).".to_string()
-                };
-                 Err(anyhow!(error_message))
-            }
-        }
-        Err(e) => Err(anyhow!("gRPC call failed: {}", e)),
-    }
-}

client/src/tui/functions/common/logout.rs

@@ -16,32 +16,27 @@ pub fn logout(
     auth_state.user_id = None;
     auth_state.role = None;
     auth_state.decoded_username = None;
-    
+
     // Delete stored auth data
     if let Err(e) = delete_auth_data() {
         error!("Failed to delete stored auth data: {}", e);
-        // Continue anyway - user is logged out in memory
     }
-    
+
     // Navigate to intro screen
     buffer_state.history = vec![AppView::Intro];
     buffer_state.active_index = 0;
-    
-    // Reset UI state
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
-    
+
     // Hide any open dialogs
     app_state.hide_dialog();
-    
+
     // Show logout confirmation dialog
     app_state.show_dialog(
         "Logged Out",
         "You have been successfully logged out.",
         vec!["OK".to_string()],
-        DialogPurpose::LoginSuccess, // Reuse or create a new purpose
+        DialogPurpose::LoginSuccess,
     );
-    
+
     info!("User logged out successfully.");
     "Logged out successfully".to_string()
 }

client/src/tui/terminal/core.rs

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ use crossterm::{
     terminal::{disable_raw_mode, enable_raw_mode, EnterAlternateScreen, LeaveAlternateScreen},
     cursor::{SetCursorStyle, EnableBlinking, Show, Hide, MoveTo},
 };
+use crossterm::ExecutableCommand;
 use ratatui::{backend::CrosstermBackend, Terminal};
 use std::io::{self, stdout, Write};
 use anyhow::Result;
@@ -81,6 +82,12 @@ impl TerminalCore {
         )?;
         Ok(())
     }
+
+    /// Move the cursor to a specific (x, y) position on screen.
+    pub fn set_cursor_position(&mut self, x: u16, y: u16) -> io::Result<()> {
+        self.terminal.backend_mut().execute(MoveTo(x, y))?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
 }
 
 impl Drop for TerminalCore {

client/src/ui/handlers/render.rs

@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 // src/ui/handlers/render.rs
 
-use crate::components::{
-    admin::add_logic::render_add_logic,
-    admin::render_add_table,
-    render_background,
-};
+use crate::components::render_background;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::ui::render_add_logic;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::ui::render_add_table;
 use crate::pages::login::render_login;
 use crate::pages::register::render_register;
 use crate::pages::intro::render_intro;
@@ -22,6 +20,7 @@ use crate::buffer::state::BufferState;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::state::pages::auth::AuthState;
 use crate::bottom_panel::layout::{bottom_panel_constraints, render_bottom_panel};
+use canvas::FormEditor;
 use ratatui::{
     layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout},
     Frame,
@@ -35,7 +34,6 @@ pub fn render_ui(
     router: &mut Router,
     buffer_state: &BufferState,
     theme: &Theme,
-    is_event_handler_edit_mode: bool,
     event_handler_command_input: &str,
     event_handler_command_mode_active: bool,
     event_handler_command_message: &str,
@@ -43,6 +41,7 @@ pub fn render_ui(
     current_dir: &str,
     current_fps: f64,
     app_state: &AppState,
+    auth_state: &AuthState,
 ) {
     render_background(f, f.area(), theme);
 
@@ -77,13 +76,12 @@ pub fn render_ui(
     // Page rendering is now fully router-driven
     match &mut router.current {
         Page::Intro(state) => render_intro(f, state, main_content_area, theme),
-        Page::Login(state) => render_login(
+        Page::Login(page) => render_login(
             f,
             main_content_area,
             theme,
-            state,
+            page,
             app_state,
-            state.current_field() < 2,
         ),
         Page::Register(state) => render_register(
             f,
@@ -91,12 +89,11 @@ pub fn render_ui(
             theme,
             state,
             app_state,
-            state.current_field() < 4,
         ),
-        Page::Admin(state) => crate::components::admin::admin_panel::render_admin_panel(
+        Page::Admin(state) => crate::pages::admin::main::ui::render_admin_panel(
             f,
             app_state,
-            &mut AuthState::default(), // TODO: later move AuthState into Router
+            auth_state,
             state,
             main_content_area,
             theme,
@@ -109,7 +106,6 @@ pub fn render_ui(
             theme,
             app_state,
             state,
-            is_event_handler_edit_mode,
         ),
         Page::AddTable(state) => render_add_table(
             f,
@@ -117,9 +113,8 @@ pub fn render_ui(
             theme,
             app_state,
             state,
-            is_event_handler_edit_mode,
         ),
-        Page::Form(state) => {
+        Page::Form(path) => {
             let (sidebar_area, form_actual_area) =
                 calculate_sidebar_layout(app_state.ui.show_sidebar, main_content_area);
             if let Some(sidebar_rect) = sidebar_area {
@@ -148,16 +143,25 @@ pub fn render_ui(
                     .split(form_actual_area)[1]
             };
 
-            render_form_page(
-                f,
-                form_render_area,
-                app_state,
-                state,
-                app_state.current_view_table_name.as_deref().unwrap_or(""),
-                theme,
-                state.total_count,
-                state.current_position,
-            );
+            if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path_ref(path) {
+                let (total_count, current_position) =
+                    if let Some(fs) = app_state.form_state_for_path_ref(path) {
+                        (fs.total_count, fs.current_position)
+                    } else {
+                        (0, 1)
+                    };
+                let table_name = path.split('/').nth(1).unwrap_or("");
+
+                render_form_page(
+                    f,
+                    form_render_area,
+                    editor,
+                    table_name,
+                    theme,
+                    total_count,
+                    current_position,
+                );
+            }
         }
     }
 
@@ -189,9 +193,9 @@ pub fn render_ui(
         &mut chunk_idx,
         current_dir,
         theme,
-        is_event_handler_edit_mode,
         current_fps,
         app_state,
+        router,
         navigation_state,
         event_handler_command_input,
         event_handler_command_mode_active,

client/src/ui/handlers/ui.rs

@@ -9,17 +9,24 @@ use crate::modes::common::commands::CommandHandler;
 use crate::modes::handlers::event::{EventHandler, EventOutcome};
 use crate::modes::handlers::mode_manager::{AppMode, ModeManager};
 use crate::state::pages::auth::AuthState;
-use crate::pages::register::RegisterState;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::AdminState;
-use crate::state::pages::admin::AdminFocus;
+use crate::state::pages::auth::UserRole;
+use crate::pages::login::LoginFormState;
+use crate::pages::register::RegisterFormState;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic;
+use crate::pages::admin::AdminState;
+use crate::pages::admin::AdminFocus;
+use crate::pages::admin::admin;
 use crate::pages::intro::IntroState;
 use crate::pages::forms::{FormState, FieldDefinition};
+use crate::pages::forms;
 use crate::pages::routing::{Router, Page};
 use crate::buffer::state::BufferState;
 use crate::buffer::state::AppView;
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::tui::terminal::{EventReader, TerminalCore};
 use crate::ui::handlers::render::render_ui;
+use crate::input::leader::leader_has_any_start;
 use crate::pages::login;
 use crate::pages::register;
 use crate::pages::login::LoginResult;
@@ -28,9 +35,12 @@ use crate::pages::register::RegisterResult;
 use crate::ui::handlers::context::DialogPurpose;
 use crate::utils::columns::filter_user_columns;
 use canvas::keymap::KeyEventOutcome;
+use canvas::CursorManager;
+use canvas::FormEditor;
 use anyhow::{Context, Result};
-use crossterm::cursor::SetCursorStyle;
+use crossterm::cursor::{SetCursorStyle, MoveTo};
 use crossterm::event as crossterm_event;
+use crossterm::ExecutableCommand;
 use tracing::{error, info, warn};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -65,8 +75,10 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
     let event_reader = EventReader::new();
 
     let mut auth_state = AuthState::default();
-    let mut login_state = LoginState::default();
-    let mut register_state = RegisterState::default();
+    let mut login_state = LoginFormState::new();
+    login_state.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+    let mut register_state = RegisterFormState::default();
+    register_state.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
     let mut intro_state = IntroState::default();
     let mut admin_state = AdminState::default();
     let mut router = Router::new();
@@ -78,7 +90,7 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
         Ok(Some(stored_data)) => {
             auth_state.auth_token = Some(stored_data.access_token);
             auth_state.user_id = Some(stored_data.user_id);
-            auth_state.role = Some(stored_data.role);
+            auth_state.role = Some(UserRole::from_str(&stored_data.role));
             auth_state.decoded_username = Some(stored_data.username);
             auto_logged_in = true;
             info!("Auth data loaded from file. User is auto-logged in.");
@@ -107,13 +119,19 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
         .collect();
 
     // Replace local form_state with app_state.form_editor
-    app_state.set_form_state(
-        FormState::new(initial_profile.clone(), initial_table.clone(), initial_field_defs),
-        &config,
-    );
+    let path = format!("{}/{}", initial_profile, initial_table);
+    app_state.ensure_form_editor(&path, &config, || {
+        FormState::new(initial_profile.clone(), initial_table.clone(), initial_field_defs)
+    });
+    #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+    UiService::apply_validation1_for_form(&mut grpc_client, &mut app_state, &path)
+        .await
+        .ok();
+    buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Form(path.clone()));
+    router.navigate(Page::Form(path.clone()));
 
     // Fetch initial count using app_state accessor
-    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(&path) {
         UiService::fetch_and_set_table_count(&mut grpc_client, form_state)
             .await
             .context(format!(
@@ -131,7 +149,9 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
     }
 
     if auto_logged_in {
-        buffer_state.history = vec![AppView::Form];
+        let path = format!("{}/{}", initial_profile, initial_table);
+        buffer_state.history = vec![AppView::Form(path.clone())];
+        router.navigate(Page::Form(path));
         buffer_state.active_index = 0;
         info!("Initial view set to Form due to auto-login.");
     }
@@ -144,9 +164,11 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
     let mut table_just_switched = false;
 
     loop {
-        let position_before_event = app_state.form_state()
-            .map(|fs| fs.current_position)
-            .unwrap_or(1);
+        let position_before_event = if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+            app_state.form_state_for_path(path).map(|fs| fs.current_position).unwrap_or(1)
+        } else {
+            1
+        };
         let mut event_processed = false;
 
         // --- CHANNEL RECEIVERS ---
@@ -171,16 +193,18 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
         // --- ADDED: For live form autocomplete ---
         match event_handler.autocomplete_result_receiver.try_recv() {
             Ok(hits) => {
-                if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                    if form_state.autocomplete_active {
-                        form_state.autocomplete_suggestions = hits;
-                        form_state.autocomplete_loading = false;
-                        if !form_state.autocomplete_suggestions.is_empty() {
-                            form_state.selected_suggestion_index = Some(0);
-                        } else {
-                            form_state.selected_suggestion_index = None;
+                if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
+                        if form_state.autocomplete_active {
+                            form_state.autocomplete_suggestions = hits;
+                            form_state.autocomplete_loading = false;
+                            if !form_state.autocomplete_suggestions.is_empty() {
+                                form_state.selected_suggestion_index = Some(0);
+                            } else {
+                                form_state.selected_suggestion_index = None;
+                            }
+                            event_handler.command_message = format!("Found {} suggestions.", form_state.autocomplete_suggestions.len());
                         }
-                        event_handler.command_message = format!("Found {} suggestions.", form_state.autocomplete_suggestions.len());
                     }
                 }
                 needs_redraw = true;
@@ -198,34 +222,75 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
             let event = event_reader.read_event().context("Failed to read terminal event")?;
             event_processed = true;
 
+            // Decouple Command Line and palettes from canvas:
+            // Only forward keys to Form canvas when:
+            // - not in command mode
+            // - no search/palette active
+            // - focus is inside the canvas
             if let crossterm_event::Event::Key(key_event) = &event {
-                if let Page::Form(_) = &router.current {
-                    if let Some(editor) = app_state.form_editor.as_mut() {
-                        match editor.handle_key_event(*key_event) {
-                            KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
-                                event_handler.command_message = msg;
-                                needs_redraw = true;
-                                continue;
-                            }
-                            KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
-                                needs_redraw = true;
-                                continue;
-                            }
-                            KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
-                                needs_redraw = true;
-                                continue;
-                            }
-                            KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
-                                // fall through to client-level handling
+                let overlay_active = event_handler.command_mode
+                    || app_state.ui.show_search_palette
+                    || event_handler.navigation_state.active;
+                if !overlay_active {
+                    let inside_canvas = match &router.current {
+                        Page::Form(_) => true,
+                        Page::Login(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::Register(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddTable(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddLogic(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        _ => false,
+                    };
+
+                    if inside_canvas {
+                        // Do NOT forward to canvas while a leader is active or about to start.
+                        // This prevents the canvas from stealing the second/third key (b/d/r).
+                        let leader_in_progress = event_handler.input_engine.has_active_sequence();
+                        let is_space = matches!(key_event.code, crossterm_event::KeyCode::Char(' '));
+                        let can_start_leader = leader_has_any_start(&config);
+                        let form_in_edit_mode = match &router.current {
+                            Page::Form(path) => app_state
+                                .editor_for_path_ref(path)
+                                .map(|e| e.mode() == canvas::AppMode::Edit)
+                                .unwrap_or(false),
+                            _ => false,
+                        };
+
+                        let defer_to_engine_for_leader = leader_in_progress
+                            || (is_space && can_start_leader && !form_in_edit_mode);
+
+                        if defer_to_engine_for_leader {
+                            info!(
+                                "Skipping canvas pre-handle: leader sequence active or starting"
+                            );
+                        } else {
+                            if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                                if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path(path) {
+                                    match editor.handle_key_event(*key_event) {
+                                        KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
+                                            event_handler.command_message = msg;
+                                            needs_redraw = true;
+                                            continue;
+                                        }
+                                        KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(None) => {
+                                            needs_redraw = true;
+                                            continue;
+                                        }
+                                        KeyEventOutcome::Pending => {
+                                            needs_redraw = true;
+                                            continue;
+                                        }
+                                        KeyEventOutcome::NotMatched => {
+                                            // fall through to client-level handling
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
                 }
             }
 
-            // Get form state from app_state and pass to handle_event
-            let form_state = app_state.form_state_mut().unwrap();
-
+            // Call handle_event directly
             let event_outcome_result = event_handler.handle_event(
                 event,
                 &config,
@@ -250,20 +315,22 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                     }
                     EventOutcome::DataSaved(save_outcome, message) => {
                         event_handler.command_message = message;
-                        // Clone form_state to avoid double borrow
-                        let mut temp_form_state = app_state.form_state().unwrap().clone();
-                        if let Err(e) = UiService::handle_save_outcome(
-                            save_outcome,
-                            &mut grpc_client,
-                            &mut app_state,
-                            &mut temp_form_state,
-                        ).await {
-                            event_handler.command_message =
-                                format!("Error handling save outcome: {}", e);
-                        }
-                        // Update app_state with changes
-                        if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                            *form_state = temp_form_state;
+                        if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                            if let Some(mut temp_form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path).cloned() {
+                                if let Err(e) = UiService::handle_save_outcome(
+                                    save_outcome,
+                                    &mut grpc_client,
+                                    &mut app_state,
+                                    &mut temp_form_state,
+                                ).await {
+                                    event_handler.command_message =
+                                        format!("Error handling save outcome: {}", e);
+                                }
+                                // Update app_state with changes
+                                if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
+                                    *form_state = temp_form_state;
+                                }
+                            }
                         }
                     }
                     EventOutcome::ButtonSelected { .. } => {}
@@ -274,7 +341,7 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                             let table_name = parts[1].to_string();
 
                             app_state.set_current_view_table(profile_name, table_name);
-                            buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Form);
+                            buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Form(path.clone()));
                             event_handler.command_message = format!("Loading table: {}", path);
                         } else {
                             event_handler.command_message = format!("Invalid table path: {}", path);
@@ -292,9 +359,19 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
 
         match login_result_receiver.try_recv() {
             Ok(result) => {
-                if login::handle_login_result(result, &mut app_state, &mut auth_state, &mut login_state) {
-                    needs_redraw = true;
-                }
+                // Apply result to the active router Login page if present,
+                // otherwise update the local copy.
+                let updated = if let Page::Login(page) = &mut router.current {
+                    login::handle_login_result(
+                        result,
+                        &mut app_state,
+                        &mut auth_state,
+                        page,
+                    )
+                } else {
+                    login::handle_login_result(result, &mut app_state, &mut auth_state, &mut login_state)
+                };
+                if updated { needs_redraw = true; }
             }
             Err(mpsc::error::TryRecvError::Empty) => {}
             Err(mpsc::error::TryRecvError::Disconnected) => {
@@ -325,7 +402,9 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                             vec!["OK".to_string()],
                             DialogPurpose::SaveTableSuccess,
                         );
-                        admin_state.add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+                        if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
+                            page.state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+                        }
                     }
                     Err(e) => {
                         event_handler.command_message = format!("Save failed: {}", e);
@@ -341,54 +420,78 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
 
         if let Some(active_view) = buffer_state.get_active_view() {
             match active_view {
-                AppView::Intro => router.navigate(Page::Intro(intro_state.clone())),
-                AppView::Login => router.navigate(Page::Login(login_state.clone())),
-                AppView::Register => router.navigate(Page::Register(register_state.clone())),
+                AppView::Intro => {
+                    // Keep external intro_state in sync with the live Router state
+                    if let Page::Intro(current) = &router.current {
+                        intro_state = current.clone();
+                    }
+                    // Navigate with the up-to-date state
+                    router.navigate(Page::Intro(intro_state.clone()));
+                }
+                AppView::Login => {
+                    // Do not re-create the page every frame. If we're already on Login,
+                    // keep it. If we just switched into Login, create it once and
+                    // inject the keymap.
+                    if let Page::Login(_) = &router.current {
+                        // Already on login page; keep existing state
+                    } else {
+                        let mut page = LoginFormState::new();
+                        page.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+                        router.navigate(Page::Login(page));
+                    }
+                }
+                AppView::Register => {
+                    if let Page::Register(_) = &router.current {
+                        // already on register page
+                    } else {
+                        let mut page = RegisterFormState::new();
+                        page.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+                        router.navigate(Page::Register(page));
+                    }
+                }
                 AppView::Admin => {
-                    info!("Active view is Admin, refreshing profile tree...");
-                    match grpc_client.get_profile_tree().await {
-                        Ok(refreshed_tree) => {
-                            app_state.profile_tree = refreshed_tree;
-                        }
-                        Err(e) => {
-                            error!("Failed to refresh profile tree for Admin panel: {}", e);
-                            event_handler.command_message =
-                                format!("Error refreshing admin data: {}", e);
-                        }
+                    if let Page::Admin(current) = &router.current {
+                        admin_state = current.clone();
                     }
-                    let profile_names = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.iter()
-                        .map(|p| p.name.clone())
-                        .collect();
-                    admin_state.set_profiles(profile_names);
+                    info!("Auth role at render: {:?}", auth_state.role);
 
-                    if admin_state.current_focus == AdminFocus::default()
-                        || !matches!(admin_state.current_focus,
-                            AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList |
-                            AdminFocus::Tables | AdminFocus::InsideTablesList |
-                            AdminFocus::Button1 | AdminFocus::Button2 | AdminFocus::Button3)
-                    {
-                        admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::ProfilesPane;
-                    }
-                    if admin_state.profile_list_state.selected().is_none()
-                        && !app_state.profile_tree.profiles.is_empty()
-                    {
-                        admin_state.profile_list_state.select(Some(0));
+                    // Use the admin loader instead of inline logic
+                    if let Err(e) = admin::loader::refresh_admin_state(&mut grpc_client, &mut app_state, &mut admin_state).await {
+                        error!("Failed to refresh admin state: {}", e);
+                        event_handler.command_message = format!("Error refreshing admin data: {}", e);
                     }
 
                     router.navigate(Page::Admin(admin_state.clone()));
                 }
-                AppView::AddTable => router.navigate(Page::AddTable(admin_state.add_table_state.clone())),
-                AppView::AddLogic => router.navigate(Page::AddLogic(admin_state.add_logic_state.clone())),
-                AppView::Form => {
-                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state().cloned() {
-                        router.navigate(Page::Form(form_state));
+                AppView::AddTable => {
+                    if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
+                        // Ensure keymap is set once (same as AddLogic)
+                        page.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+                    } else {
+                        // Page is created by admin navigation (Button2). No-op here.
                     }
                 }
+                AppView::AddLogic => {
+                    if let Page::AddLogic(page) = &mut router.current {
+                        // Ensure keymap is set once
+                        page.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
+                    }
+                }
+                AppView::Form(path) => {
+                    // Keep current_view_* consistent with the active buffer path
+                    if let Some((profile, table)) = path.split_once('/') {
+                        app_state.set_current_view_table(
+                            profile.to_string(),
+                            table.to_string(),
+                        );
+                    }
+                    router.navigate(Page::Form(path.clone()));
+                }
                 AppView::Scratch => {}
             }
         }
 
-        if let Page::Form(_) = &router.current {
+        if let Page::Form(_current_path) = &router.current {
             let current_view_profile = app_state.current_view_profile_name.clone();
             let current_view_table = app_state.current_view_table_name.clone();
 
@@ -404,54 +507,34 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                     );
                     needs_redraw = true;
 
-                    match UiService::load_table_view(
+                    // DELEGATE to the forms loader
+                    match forms::loader::ensure_form_loaded_and_count(
                         &mut grpc_client,
                         &mut app_state,
+                        &config,
                         prof_name,
                         tbl_name,
-                    )
-                    .await
-                    {
-                        Ok(new_form_state) => {
-                            // Set the new form state and fetch count
-                            app_state.set_form_state(new_form_state, &config);
-                            
-                            if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
-                                if let Err(e) = UiService::fetch_and_set_table_count(
-                                    &mut grpc_client,
-                                    form_state,
-                                )
-                                .await
-                                {
-                                    app_state.update_dialog_content(
-                                        &format!("Error fetching count: {}", e),
-                                        vec!["OK".to_string()],
-                                        DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
-                                    );
-                                } else if form_state.total_count > 0 {
-                                    if let Err(e) = UiService::load_table_data_by_position(
-                                        &mut grpc_client,
-                                        form_state,
-                                    )
-                                    .await
-                                    {
-                                        app_state.update_dialog_content(
-                                            &format!("Error loading data: {}", e),
-                                            vec!["OK".to_string()],
-                                            DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
-                                        );
-                                    } else {
-                                        app_state.hide_dialog();
-                                    }
-                                } else {
-                                    form_state.reset_to_empty();
-                                    app_state.hide_dialog();
-                                }
-                            }
-
+                    ).await {
+                        Ok(()) => {
+                            app_state.hide_dialog();
                             prev_view_profile_name = current_view_profile;
                             prev_view_table_name = current_view_table;
                             table_just_switched = true;
+                            // Apply character-limit validation for the new form
+                            #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
+                            if let (Some(prof), Some(tbl)) = (
+                                app_state.current_view_profile_name.as_ref(),
+                                app_state.current_view_table_name.as_ref(),
+                            ) {
+                                let p = format!("{}/{}", prof, tbl);
+                                UiService::apply_validation1_for_form(
+                                    &mut grpc_client,
+                                    &mut app_state,
+                                    &p,
+                                )
+                                    .await
+                                    .ok();
+                            }
                         }
                         Err(e) => {
                             app_state.update_dialog_content(
@@ -459,10 +542,9 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                                 vec!["OK".to_string()],
                                 DialogPurpose::LoginFailed,
                             );
-                            app_state.current_view_profile_name =
-                                prev_view_profile_name.clone();
-                            app_state.current_view_table_name =
-                                prev_view_table_name.clone();
+                            // Reset to previous state on error
+                            app_state.current_view_profile_name = prev_view_profile_name.clone();
+                            app_state.current_view_table_name = prev_view_table_name.clone();
                         }
                     }
                 }
@@ -470,83 +552,43 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
             }
         }
 
-        // Continue with the rest of the positioning logic...
-        // Now we can use CanvasState methods like get_current_input(), current_field(), etc.
+        let needs_redraw_from_fetch = add_logic::loader::process_pending_table_structure_fetch(
+            &mut app_state,
+            &mut router,
+            &mut grpc_client,
+            &mut event_handler.command_message,
+        ).await.unwrap_or(false);
 
-        if let Some((profile_name, table_name)) = app_state.pending_table_structure_fetch.take() {
-            if let Page::AddLogic(state) = &mut router.current {
-                if state.profile_name == profile_name
-                    && state.selected_table_name.as_deref() == Some(table_name.as_str())
-                {
-                    info!("Fetching table structure for {}.{}", profile_name, table_name);
-                    let fetch_message = UiService::initialize_add_logic_table_data(
-                        &mut grpc_client,
-                        state,
-                        &app_state.profile_tree,
-                    )
-                        .await
-                        .unwrap_or_else(|e| {
-                            error!("Error initializing add_logic_table_data: {}", e);
-                            format!("Error fetching table structure: {}", e)
-                        });
-
-                    if !fetch_message.contains("Error") && !fetch_message.contains("Warning") {
-                        info!("{}", fetch_message);
-                    } else {
-                        event_handler.command_message = fetch_message;
-                    }
-                    needs_redraw = true;
-                } else {
-                    error!(
-                        "Mismatch in pending_table_structure_fetch: app_state wants {}.{}, but AddLogic state is for {}.{:?}",
-                        profile_name,
-                        table_name,
-                        state.profile_name,
-                        state.selected_table_name
-                    );
-                }
-            } else {
-                warn!(
-                    "Pending table structure fetch for {}.{} but AddLogic view is not active. Fetch ignored.",
-                    profile_name, table_name
-                );
-            }
+        if needs_redraw_from_fetch {
+            needs_redraw = true;
         }
 
         if let Page::AddLogic(state) = &mut router.current {
-            if let Some(table_name) = state.script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete.clone() {
-                let profile_name = state.profile_name.clone();
+            let needs_redraw_from_columns = add_logic::loader::maybe_fetch_columns_for_awaiting_table(
+                &mut grpc_client,
+                state,
+                &mut event_handler.command_message,
+            ).await.unwrap_or(false);
 
-                info!("Fetching columns for table selection: {}.{}", profile_name, table_name);
-                match UiService::fetch_columns_for_table(&mut grpc_client, &profile_name, &table_name).await {
-                    Ok(columns) => {
-                        state.set_columns_for_table_autocomplete(columns.clone());
-                        info!("Loaded {} columns for table '{}'", columns.len(), table_name);
-                        event_handler.command_message = format!("Columns for '{}' loaded. Select a column.", table_name);
-                    }
-                    Err(e) => {
-                        error!("Failed to fetch columns for {}.{}: {}", profile_name, table_name, e);
-                        state.script_editor_awaiting_column_autocomplete = None;
-                        state.deactivate_script_editor_autocomplete();
-                        event_handler.command_message = format!("Error loading columns for '{}': {}", table_name, e);
-                    }
-                }
+            if needs_redraw_from_columns {
                 needs_redraw = true;
             }
         }
 
-        let current_position = app_state.form_state()
-            .map(|fs| fs.current_position)
-            .unwrap_or(1);
+        let current_position = if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+            app_state.form_state_for_path(path).map(|fs| fs.current_position).unwrap_or(1)
+        } else {
+            1
+        };
         let position_changed = current_position != position_before_event;
         let mut position_logic_needs_redraw = false;
 
-        if let Page::Form(form_state) = &mut router.current {
+        if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
             if !table_just_switched {
-                if position_changed && !event_handler.is_edit_mode {
+                if position_changed && !app_state.is_canvas_edit_mode_at(path) {
                     position_logic_needs_redraw = true;
 
-                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
                         if form_state.current_position > form_state.total_count {
                             form_state.reset_to_empty();
                             event_handler.command_message = format!(
@@ -581,8 +623,8 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                         form_state.current_cursor_pos =
                             event_handler.ideal_cursor_column.min(max_cursor_pos);
                     }
-                } else if !position_changed && !event_handler.is_edit_mode {
-                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_mut() {
+                } else if !position_changed && !app_state.is_canvas_edit_mode_at(path) {
+                    if let Some(form_state) = app_state.form_state_for_path(path) {
                         let current_input_str = form_state.get_current_input();
                         let current_input_len = current_input_str.chars().count();
                         let max_cursor_pos = if current_input_len > 0 {
@@ -596,20 +638,18 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                 }
             }
         } else if let Page::Register(state) = &mut router.current {
-            if !event_handler.is_edit_mode {
+            if !app_state.is_canvas_edit_mode() {
                 let current_input = state.get_current_input();
                 let max_cursor_pos =
                     if !current_input.is_empty() { current_input.len() - 1 } else { 0 };
-                state.current_cursor_pos =
-                    event_handler.ideal_cursor_column.min(max_cursor_pos);
+                state.set_current_cursor_pos(event_handler.ideal_cursor_column.min(max_cursor_pos));
             }
         } else if let Page::Login(state) = &mut router.current {
-            if !event_handler.is_edit_mode {
+            if !app_state.is_canvas_edit_mode() {
                 let current_input = state.get_current_input();
                 let max_cursor_pos =
                     if !current_input.is_empty() { current_input.len() - 1 } else { 0 };
-                state.current_cursor_pos =
-                    event_handler.ideal_cursor_column.min(max_cursor_pos);
+                state.set_current_cursor_pos(event_handler.ideal_cursor_column.min(max_cursor_pos));
             }
         }
 
@@ -641,53 +681,68 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
 
         if event_processed || needs_redraw || position_changed {
             let current_mode = ModeManager::derive_mode(&app_state, &event_handler, &router);
+
             match current_mode {
-                AppMode::Edit => { terminal.show_cursor()?; }
-                AppMode::Highlight => { terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock)?; terminal.show_cursor()?; }
-                AppMode::ReadOnly => {
-                    if !app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas { terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock)?; }
-                    else { terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore)?; }
-                    terminal.show_cursor().context("Failed to show cursor in ReadOnly mode")?;
-                }
                 AppMode::General => {
-                    if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas { terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore)?; terminal.show_cursor()?; }
-                    else { terminal.hide_cursor()?; }
+                    let outside_canvas = match &router.current {
+                        Page::Login(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::Register(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddTable(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        _ => false, // Form and Admin don’t use this flag
+                    };
+
+                    if outside_canvas {
+                        // Outside canvas → app decides
+                        terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore)?;
+                        terminal.show_cursor()?;
+                    } else {
+                        // Inside canvas → let canvas handle it
+                        if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
+                            if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path(path) {
+                                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(editor.mode());
+                            }
+                        }
+                        if let Page::Login(page) = &router.current {
+                            let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(page.editor.mode());
+                        }
+                        if let Page::Register(page) = &router.current {
+                            let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(page.editor.mode());
+                        }
+                        if let Page::AddTable(page) = &router.current {
+                            let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(page.editor.mode());
+                        }
+                        if let Page::AddLogic(page) = &router.current {
+                            let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(page.editor.mode());
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                AppMode::Command => {
+                    // Command line overlay → app decides
+                    terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock)?;
+                    terminal.show_cursor()?;
                 }
-                AppMode::Command => { terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore)?; terminal.show_cursor().context("Failed to show cursor in Command mode")?; }
             }
 
-            // Temporarily work around borrow checker by extracting needed values
             let current_dir = app_state.current_dir.clone();
-            
-            // Since we can't borrow app_state both mutably and immutably,
-            // we'll need to either:
-            // 1. Modify render_ui to take just app_state and access form_state internally, OR
-            // 2. Extract the specific fields render_ui needs from app_state
-            
-            // For now, using approach where we temporarily clone what we need
-            let form_state_clone = app_state.form_state().unwrap().clone();
-            
-            terminal.draw(|f| {
-                // Use a mutable clone for rendering
-                let mut temp_form_state = form_state_clone.clone();
-                render_ui(
-                    f,
-                    &mut router,
-                    &buffer_state,
-                    &theme,
-                    event_handler.is_edit_mode,
-                    &event_handler.command_input,
-                    event_handler.command_mode,
-                    &event_handler.command_message,
-                    &event_handler.navigation_state,
-                    &current_dir,
-                    current_fps,
-                    &app_state,
-                );
-                
-                // If render_ui modified the form_state, we'd need to sync it back
-                // But typically render functions don't modify state, just read it
-            }).context("Terminal draw call failed")?;
+            terminal
+                .draw(|f| {
+                    render_ui(
+                        f,
+                        &mut router,
+                        &buffer_state,
+                        &theme,
+                        &event_handler.command_input,
+                        event_handler.command_mode,
+                        &event_handler.command_message,
+                        &event_handler.navigation_state,
+                        &current_dir,
+                        current_fps,
+                        &app_state,
+                        &auth_state,
+                    );
+                })
+            .context("Terminal draw call failed")?;
             needs_redraw = false;
         }
 

client/src/utils/debug_logger.rs

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 // client/src/utils/debug_logger.rs
 use lazy_static::lazy_static;
 use std::collections::VecDeque; // <-- FIX: Import VecDeque
-use std::io;
+use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex}; // <-- FIX: Import Mutex
+use std::fs::OpenOptions;
+use std::thread;
+use std::time::Duration;
 
 lazy_static! {
     static ref UI_DEBUG_BUFFER: Arc<Mutex<VecDeque<(String, bool)>>> =
@@ -27,11 +30,21 @@ impl UiDebugWriter {
 impl io::Write for UiDebugWriter {
     fn write(&mut self, buf: &[u8]) -> io::Result<usize> {
         let mut buffer = UI_DEBUG_BUFFER.lock().unwrap();
-        let message = String::from_utf8_lossy(buf);
-        let trimmed_message = message.trim().to_string();
-        let is_error = trimmed_message.starts_with("ERROR");
-        // Add the new message to the back of the queue
-        buffer.push_back((trimmed_message, is_error));
+        let message = String::from_utf8_lossy(buf).trim().to_string();
+        let is_error = message.starts_with("ERROR");
+
+        // Keep in memory for UI
+        buffer.push_back((message.clone(), is_error));
+
+        // ALSO log directly to file (non-blocking best effort)
+        if let Ok(mut file) = OpenOptions::new()
+            .create(true)
+            .append(true)
+            .open("ui_debug.log")
+        {
+            let _ = writeln!(file, "{message}");
+        }
+
         Ok(buf.len())
     }
 
@@ -44,3 +57,22 @@ impl io::Write for UiDebugWriter {
 pub fn pop_next_debug_message() -> Option<(String, bool)> {
     UI_DEBUG_BUFFER.lock().unwrap().pop_front()
 }
+
+/// spawn a background thread that keeps draining UI_DEBUG_BUFFER
+/// and writes messages into ui_debug.log continuously
+pub fn spawn_file_logger() {
+    thread::spawn(|| loop {
+        // pop one message if present
+        if let Some((msg, _)) = pop_next_debug_message() {
+            if let Ok(mut file) = OpenOptions::new()
+                .create(true)
+                .append(true)
+                .open("ui_debug.log")
+            {
+                let _ = writeln!(file, "{msg}");
+            }
+        }
+        // small sleep to avoid burning CPU
+        thread::sleep(Duration::from_millis(50));
+    });
+}

client/tests/input/engine_leader_e2e.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+use client::config::binds::config::Config;
+use client::input::engine::{InputEngine, InputContext, InputOutcome};
+use client::modes::handlers::mode_manager::AppMode;
+use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyEvent, KeyModifiers};
+
+fn ctx() -> InputContext {
+    InputContext {
+        app_mode: AppMode::General,
+        overlay_active: false,
+        allow_navigation_capture: true,
+    }
+}
+
+fn key(c: char) -> KeyEvent {
+    KeyEvent::new(KeyCode::Char(c), KeyModifiers::empty())
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn engine_collects_space_b_r() {
+    let toml_str = r#"
+        [keybindings]
+        revert = ["space+b+r"]
+    "#;
+    let config: Config = toml::from_str(toml_str).unwrap();
+
+    let mut eng = InputEngine::new(400, 5_000);
+
+    // space -> Pending (leader started)
+    let out1 = eng.process_key(key(' '), &ctx(), &config);
+    assert!(matches!(out1, InputOutcome::Pending));
+
+    // b -> Pending (prefix)
+    let out2 = eng.process_key(key('b'), &ctx(), &config);
+    assert!(matches!(out2, InputOutcome::Pending));
+
+    // r -> Action(revert)
+    let out3 = eng.process_key(key('r'), &ctx(), &config);
+    assert!(matches!(out3, InputOutcome::Action(_)));
+}

client/tests/input/leader_sequences.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+use client::config::binds::config::Config;
+use client::input::leader::leader_match_action;
+use client::config::binds::key_sequences::parse_binding;
+use crossterm::event::KeyCode;
+
+#[test]
+fn test_space_b_d_binding() {
+    // Minimal fake config TOML
+    let toml_str = r#"
+        [keybindings]
+        close_buffer = ["space+b+d"]
+    "#;
+    let config: Config = toml::from_str(toml_str).unwrap();
+
+    let seq = vec![KeyCode::Char(' '), KeyCode::Char('b'), KeyCode::Char('d')];
+    let action = leader_match_action(&config, &seq);
+    assert_eq!(action, Some("close_buffer"));
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn parses_space_b_r() {
+    let seq = parse_binding("space+b+r");
+    let codes: Vec<KeyCode> = seq.iter().map(|p| p.code).collect();
+    assert_eq!(codes, vec![KeyCode::Char(' '), KeyCode::Char('b'), KeyCode::Char('r')]);
+}