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2025-08-03 22:08:52 +02:00 · 2025-08-03 21:09:58 +02:00 · 2025-08-03 07:53:36 +02:00 · 2025-08-02 23:31:03 +02:00 · 2025-08-02 22:11:16 +02:00 · 2025-08-02 22:08:43 +02:00
43 changed files with 4032 additions and 3277 deletions
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -384,9 +384,9 @@ dependencies = [

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 "ident_case",
 "prettyplease",
 "proc-macro2",
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 dependencies = [
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+ "async-trait",
 "common",
 "crossterm",
 "ratatui",
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- "darling_macro",
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+ "darling_macro 0.20.11",
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+
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+ "darling_macro 0.21.0",
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+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "strsim",
+ "syn 2.0.104",
+]
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+ "quote",
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+
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+ "socket2 0.6.0",
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 "proc-macro2",
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- "tracing",
- "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+ "rustix 1.0.8",
+ "windows-sys 0.60.2",
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 "libc",
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- "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+ "windows-sys 0.52.0",
 ]

 [[package]]
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-version = "1.0.7"
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-checksum = "c71e83d6afe7ff64890ec6b71d6a69bb8a610ab78ce364b3352876bb4c801266"
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 "errno",
 "libc",
 "linux-raw-sys 0.9.4",
- "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+ "windows-sys 0.52.0",
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 [[package]]
@@ -2962,9 +2997,9 @@ dependencies = [

 [[package]]
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-version = "1.0.140"
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 "memchr",
@@ -3008,7 +3043,7 @@ dependencies = [
 "lazy_static",
 "prost",
 "prost-types",
- "rand 0.9.1",
+ "rand 0.9.2",
 "regex",
 "rstest",
 "rust-stemmers",
@@ -3172,6 +3207,16 @@ dependencies = [
 "windows-sys 0.52.0",
 ]

+[[package]]
+name = "socket2"
+version = "0.6.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "233504af464074f9d066d7b5416c5f9b894a5862a6506e306f7b816cdd6f1807"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+ "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+]
+
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 version = "0.9.8"
@@ -3446,7 +3491,7 @@ dependencies = [
 "parking_lot",
 "polling",
 "quickscope",
- "rand 0.9.1",
+ "rand 0.9.2",
 "serde",
 "serde_json",
 "smallvec",
@@ -3461,9 +3506,9 @@ dependencies = [

 [[package]]
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-version = "1.0.0"
+version = "1.0.1"
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-checksum = "c43950a3eed43f3e9765a51f5dc1b0de5e1687ba824b8589990747d9ba241187"
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@@ -3598,9 +3643,9 @@ dependencies = [

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 "getrandom 0.3.3",
 "once_cell",
- "rustix 1.0.7",
- "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+ "rustix 1.0.8",
+ "windows-sys 0.52.0",
 ]

 [[package]]
@@ -3872,7 +3917,7 @@ dependencies = [
 "pin-project-lite",
 "signal-hook-registry",
 "slab",
- "socket2",
+ "socket2 0.5.10",
 "tokio-macros",
 "windows-sys 0.52.0",
 ]
@@ -3986,7 +4031,7 @@ dependencies = [
 "percent-encoding",
 "pin-project",
 "prost",
- "socket2",
+ "socket2 0.5.10",
 "tokio",
 "tokio-stream",
 "tower",
@@ -4275,7 +4320,7 @@ version = "0.20.0"
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 checksum = "b7df16e474ef958526d1205f6dda359fdfab79d9aa6d54bafcb92dcd07673dca"
 dependencies = [
- "darling",
+ "darling 0.20.11",
 "once_cell",
 "proc-macro-error2",
 "proc-macro2",
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 "either",
 "env_home",
- "rustix 1.0.7",
+ "rustix 1.0.8",
 "winsafe",
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@@ -4439,7 +4484,7 @@ version = "0.1.9"
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 dependencies = [
- "windows-sys 0.59.0",
+ "windows-sys 0.48.0",
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 [[package]]
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-version = "0.7.11"
+version = "0.7.12"
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-checksum = "74c7b26e3480b707944fc872477815d29a8e429d2f93a1ce000f5fa84a15cbcd"
+checksum = "f3edebf492c8125044983378ecb5766203ad3b4c2f7a922bd7dd207f6d443e95"
 dependencies = [
 "memchr",
 ]
--- a/canvas/Cargo.toml
+++ b/canvas/Cargo.toml
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ categories.workspace = true
 [dependencies]
 common = { path = "../common" }
 ratatui = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-crossterm = { workspace = true }
-anyhow = { workspace = true }
-tokio = { workspace = true }
+crossterm = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+anyhow.workspace = true
+tokio = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 toml = { workspace = true }
 serde = { workspace = true }
 unicode-width.workspace = true
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ thiserror = { workspace = true }

 tracing = "0.1.41"
 tracing-subscriber = "0.3.19"
+async-trait.workspace = true

 [dev-dependencies]
 tokio-test = "0.4.4"
@@ -29,7 +30,15 @@ tokio-test = "0.4.4"
 [features]
 default = []
 gui = ["ratatui"]
+autocomplete = ["tokio"]
+cursor-style = ["crossterm"]

 [[example]]
-name = "ratatui_demo"
-path = "examples/ratatui_demo.rs"
+name = "autocomplete"
+required-features = ["autocomplete", "gui"]
+path = "examples/autocomplete.rs"
+
+[[example]]
+name = "canvas_gui_demo"
+required-features = ["gui"]
+path = "examples/canvas_gui_demo.rs"
--- a/canvas/examples/autocomplete.rs
+++ b/canvas/examples/autocomplete.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,392 @@
+// examples/autocomplete.rs
+// Run with: cargo run --example autocomplete --features "autocomplete,gui"
+
+use std::io;
+use crossterm::{
+    event::{self, DisableMouseCapture, EnableMouseCapture, Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers},
+    execute,
+    terminal::{disable_raw_mode, enable_raw_mode, EnterAlternateScreen, LeaveAlternateScreen},
+};
+use ratatui::{
+    backend::{Backend, CrosstermBackend},
+    layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout},
+    style::Color,
+    text::{Line, Span},
+    widgets::{Block, Borders, Paragraph},
+    Frame, Terminal,
+};
+
+use canvas::{
+    canvas::{
+        gui::render_canvas,
+        modes::AppMode,
+        theme::CanvasTheme,
+    },
+    autocomplete::gui::render_autocomplete_dropdown,
+    FormEditor, DataProvider, AutocompleteProvider, SuggestionItem,
+};
+
+use async_trait::async_trait;
+use anyhow::Result;
+
+// Simple theme implementation
+#[derive(Clone)]
+struct DemoTheme;
+
+impl CanvasTheme for DemoTheme {
+    fn bg(&self) -> Color { Color::Reset }
+    fn fg(&self) -> Color { Color::White }
+    fn accent(&self) -> Color { Color::Cyan }
+    fn secondary(&self) -> Color { Color::Gray }
+    fn highlight(&self) -> Color { Color::Yellow }
+    fn highlight_bg(&self) -> Color { Color::DarkGray }
+    fn warning(&self) -> Color { Color::Red }
+    fn border(&self) -> Color { Color::Gray }
+}
+
+// Custom suggestion data type
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+struct EmailSuggestion {
+    email: String,
+    provider: String,
+}
+
+// ===================================================================
+// SIMPLE DATA PROVIDER - Only business data, no UI concerns!
+// ===================================================================
+
+struct ContactForm {
+    // Only business data - no UI state!
+    name: String,
+    email: String,
+    phone: String,
+    city: String,
+}
+
+impl ContactForm {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            name: "John Doe".to_string(),
+            email: "john@".to_string(), // Partial email for demo
+            phone: "+1 234 567 8900".to_string(),
+            city: "San Francisco".to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// Simple trait implementation - only 4 methods!
+impl DataProvider for ContactForm {
+    fn field_count(&self) -> usize { 4 }
+    
+    fn field_name(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        match index {
+            0 => "Name",
+            1 => "Email", 
+            2 => "Phone",
+            3 => "City",
+            _ => "",
+        }
+    }
+    
+    fn field_value(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        match index {
+            0 => &self.name,
+            1 => &self.email,
+            2 => &self.phone,
+            3 => &self.city,
+            _ => "",
+        }
+    }
+    
+    fn set_field_value(&mut self, index: usize, value: String) {
+        match index {
+            0 => self.name = value,
+            1 => self.email = value,
+            2 => self.phone = value,
+            3 => self.city = value,
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+    
+    fn supports_autocomplete(&self, field_index: usize) -> bool {
+        field_index == 1 // Only email field
+    }
+}
+
+// ===================================================================
+// SIMPLE AUTOCOMPLETE PROVIDER - Only data fetching!
+// ===================================================================
+
+struct EmailAutocomplete;
+
+#[async_trait]
+impl AutocompleteProvider for EmailAutocomplete {
+    type SuggestionData = EmailSuggestion;
+    
+    async fn fetch_suggestions(&mut self, _field_index: usize, query: &str) 
+        -> Result<Vec<SuggestionItem<Self::SuggestionData>>> 
+    {
+        // Extract domain part from email
+        let (email_prefix, domain_part) = if let Some(at_pos) = query.find('@') {
+            (query[..at_pos].to_string(), query[at_pos + 1..].to_string())
+        } else {
+            return Ok(Vec::new()); // No @ symbol
+        };
+
+        // Simulate async API call
+        let suggestions = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
+            // Simulate network delay
+            std::thread::sleep(std::time::Duration::from_millis(200));
+
+            // Mock email suggestions
+            let popular_domains = vec![
+                ("gmail.com", "Gmail"),
+                ("yahoo.com", "Yahoo Mail"),
+                ("outlook.com", "Outlook"),
+                ("hotmail.com", "Hotmail"),
+                ("company.com", "Company Email"),
+                ("university.edu", "University"),
+            ];
+
+            let mut results = Vec::new();
+            for (domain, provider) in popular_domains {
+                if domain.starts_with(&domain_part) || domain_part.is_empty() {
+                    let full_email = format!("{}@{}", email_prefix, domain);
+                    results.push(SuggestionItem {
+                        data: EmailSuggestion {
+                            email: full_email.clone(),
+                            provider: provider.to_string(),
+                        },
+                        display_text: format!("{} ({})", full_email, provider),
+                        value_to_store: full_email,
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+            results
+        }).await.unwrap_or_default();
+
+        Ok(suggestions)
+    }
+}
+
+// ===================================================================
+// APPLICATION STATE - Much simpler!
+// ===================================================================
+
+struct AppState {
+    editor: FormEditor<ContactForm>,
+    autocomplete: EmailAutocomplete,
+    debug_message: String,
+}
+
+impl AppState {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        let contact_form = ContactForm::new();
+        let mut editor = FormEditor::new(contact_form);
+        
+        // Start on email field (index 1) at end of existing text
+        editor.set_mode(AppMode::Edit);
+        // TODO: Add method to set initial field/cursor position
+        
+        Self {
+            editor,
+            autocomplete: EmailAutocomplete,
+            debug_message: "Type in email field, Tab to trigger autocomplete, Enter to select, Esc to cancel".to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ===================================================================
+// INPUT HANDLING - Much cleaner!
+// ===================================================================
+
+async fn handle_key_press(key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers, state: &mut AppState) -> bool {
+    if key == KeyCode::F(10) || (key == KeyCode::Char('c') && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL)) {
+        return false; // Quit
+    }
+
+    // Handle input based on key
+    let result = match key {
+        // === AUTOCOMPLETE KEYS ===
+        KeyCode::Tab => {
+            if state.editor.is_autocomplete_active() {
+                state.editor.autocomplete_next();
+                Ok("Navigated to next suggestion".to_string())
+            } else if state.editor.data_provider().supports_autocomplete(state.editor.current_field()) {
+                state.editor.trigger_autocomplete(&mut state.autocomplete).await
+                    .map(|_| "Triggered autocomplete".to_string())
+            } else {
+                state.editor.move_to_next_field();
+                Ok("Moved to next field".to_string())
+            }
+        }
+
+        KeyCode::Enter => {
+            if state.editor.is_autocomplete_active() {
+                if let Some(applied) = state.editor.apply_autocomplete() {
+                    Ok(format!("Applied: {}", applied))
+                } else {
+                    Ok("No suggestion to apply".to_string())
+                }
+            } else {
+                state.editor.move_to_next_field();
+                Ok("Moved to next field".to_string())
+            }
+        }
+
+        KeyCode::Esc => {
+            if state.editor.is_autocomplete_active() {
+                // Autocomplete will be cleared automatically by mode change
+                Ok("Cancelled autocomplete".to_string())
+            } else {
+                // Toggle between edit and readonly mode
+                let new_mode = match state.editor.mode() {
+                    AppMode::Edit => AppMode::ReadOnly,
+                    _ => AppMode::Edit,
+                };
+                state.editor.set_mode(new_mode);
+                Ok(format!("Switched to {:?} mode", new_mode))
+            }
+        }
+
+        // === MOVEMENT KEYS ===
+        KeyCode::Left => {
+            state.editor.move_left();
+            Ok("Moved left".to_string())
+        }
+        KeyCode::Right => {
+            state.editor.move_right();
+            Ok("Moved right".to_string())
+        }
+        KeyCode::Up => {
+            state.editor.move_to_next_field(); // TODO: Add move_up method
+            Ok("Moved up".to_string())
+        }
+        KeyCode::Down => {
+            state.editor.move_to_next_field(); // TODO: Add move_down method  
+            Ok("Moved down".to_string())
+        }
+
+        // === TEXT INPUT ===
+        KeyCode::Char(c) if !modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            state.editor.insert_char(c)
+                .map(|_| format!("Inserted '{}'", c))
+        }
+
+        KeyCode::Backspace => {
+            // TODO: Add delete_backward method to FormEditor
+            Ok("Backspace (not implemented yet)".to_string())
+        }
+
+        _ => Ok(format!("Unhandled key: {:?}", key)),
+    };
+
+    // Update debug message
+    match result {
+        Ok(msg) => state.debug_message = msg,
+        Err(e) => state.debug_message = format!("Error: {}", e),
+    }
+
+    true
+}
+
+async fn run_app<B: Backend>(terminal: &mut Terminal<B>, mut state: AppState) -> io::Result<()> {
+    let theme = DemoTheme;
+
+    loop {
+        terminal.draw(|f| ui(f, &state, &theme))?;
+
+        if let Event::Key(key) = event::read()? {
+            let should_continue = handle_key_press(key.code, key.modifiers, &mut state).await;
+            if !should_continue {
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn ui(f: &mut Frame, state: &AppState, theme: &DemoTheme) {
+    let chunks = Layout::default()
+        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
+        .constraints([
+            Constraint::Min(8),
+            Constraint::Length(5),
+        ])
+        .split(f.area());
+
+    // Render the canvas form - much simpler!
+    let active_field_rect = render_canvas(
+        f,
+        chunks[0],
+        &state.editor,
+        theme,
+    );
+
+    // Render autocomplete dropdown if active
+    if let Some(input_rect) = active_field_rect {
+        render_autocomplete_dropdown(
+            f,
+            chunks[0],
+            input_rect,
+            theme,
+            &state.editor,
+        );
+    }
+
+    // Status info
+    let autocomplete_status = if state.editor.is_autocomplete_active() {
+        if state.editor.ui_state().is_autocomplete_loading() {
+            "Loading suggestions..."
+        } else if !state.editor.suggestions().is_empty() {
+            "Use Tab to navigate, Enter to select, Esc to cancel"
+        } else {
+            "No suggestions found"
+        }
+    } else {
+        "Tab to trigger autocomplete"
+    };
+
+    let status_lines = vec![
+        Line::from(Span::raw(format!("Mode: {:?} | Field: {}/{} | Cursor: {}",
+            state.editor.mode(), 
+            state.editor.current_field() + 1, 
+            state.editor.data_provider().field_count(), 
+            state.editor.cursor_position()))),
+        Line::from(Span::raw(format!("Autocomplete: {}", autocomplete_status))),
+        Line::from(Span::raw(state.debug_message.clone())),
+        Line::from(Span::raw("F10: Quit | Tab: Trigger/Navigate autocomplete | Enter: Select | Esc: Cancel/Toggle mode")),
+    ];
+
+    let status = Paragraph::new(status_lines)
+        .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("Status & Help"));
+
+    f.render_widget(status, chunks[1]);
+}
+
+#[tokio::main]
+async fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    enable_raw_mode()?;
+    let mut stdout = io::stdout();
+    execute!(stdout, EnterAlternateScreen, EnableMouseCapture)?;
+    let backend = CrosstermBackend::new(stdout);
+    let mut terminal = Terminal::new(backend)?;
+
+    let state = AppState::new();
+    let res = run_app(&mut terminal, state).await;
+
+    disable_raw_mode()?;
+    execute!(
+        terminal.backend_mut(),
+        LeaveAlternateScreen,
+        DisableMouseCapture
+    )?;
+    terminal.show_cursor()?;
+
+    if let Err(err) = res {
+        println!("{:?}", err);
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
--- a/canvas/examples/canvas_cursor_auto.rs
+++ b/canvas/examples/canvas_cursor_auto.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,792 @@
+// examples/canvas-cursor-auto.rs
+//! Demonstrates automatic cursor management with the canvas library
+//!
+//! This example REQUIRES the `cursor-style` feature to compile.
+//! 
+//! Run with:
+//! cargo run --example canvas_cursor_auto --features "gui,cursor-style"
+//!
+//! This will fail without cursor-style:
+//! cargo run --example canvas-cursor-auto --features "gui"
+
+// REQUIRE cursor-style feature - example won't compile without it
+#[cfg(not(feature = "cursor-style"))]
+compile_error!(
+    "This example requires the 'cursor-style' feature. \
+     Run with: cargo run --example canvas-cursor-auto --features \"gui,cursor-style\""
+);
+
+use std::io;
+use crossterm::{
+    event::{
+        self, DisableMouseCapture, EnableMouseCapture, Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers,
+    },
+    execute,
+    terminal::{
+        disable_raw_mode, enable_raw_mode, EnterAlternateScreen, LeaveAlternateScreen,
+    },
+};
+use ratatui::{
+    backend::{Backend, CrosstermBackend},
+    layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout},
+    style::{Color, Style},
+    text::{Line, Span},
+    widgets::{Block, Borders, Paragraph},
+    Frame, Terminal,
+};
+
+use canvas::{
+    canvas::{
+        gui::render_canvas_default,
+        modes::{AppMode, ModeManager, HighlightState},
+        CursorManager, // This import only exists when cursor-style feature is enabled
+    },
+    DataProvider, FormEditor,
+};
+
+// Enhanced FormEditor that demonstrates automatic cursor management
+struct AutoCursorFormEditor<D: DataProvider> {
+    editor: FormEditor<D>,
+    has_unsaved_changes: bool,
+    debug_message: String,
+    command_buffer: String, // For multi-key vim commands like "gg"
+}
+
+impl<D: DataProvider> AutoCursorFormEditor<D> {
+    fn new(data_provider: D) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            editor: FormEditor::new(data_provider),
+            has_unsaved_changes: false,
+            debug_message: "🎯 Automatic Cursor Demo - cursor-style feature enabled!".to_string(),
+            command_buffer: String::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === COMMAND BUFFER HANDLING ===
+
+    fn clear_command_buffer(&mut self) {
+        self.command_buffer.clear();
+    }
+
+    fn add_to_command_buffer(&mut self, ch: char) {
+        self.command_buffer.push(ch);
+    }
+
+    fn get_command_buffer(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.command_buffer
+    }
+
+    fn has_pending_command(&self) -> bool {
+        !self.command_buffer.is_empty()
+    }
+
+    // === VISUAL/HIGHLIGHT MODE SUPPORT ===
+
+
+    fn enter_visual_mode(&mut self) {
+        // Use the library method instead of manual state setting
+        self.editor.enter_highlight_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "🔥 VISUAL MODE - Cursor: Blinking Block █".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn enter_visual_line_mode(&mut self) {
+        // Use the library method instead of manual state setting  
+        self.editor.enter_highlight_line_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "🔥 VISUAL LINE MODE - Cursor: Blinking Block █".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn exit_visual_mode(&mut self) {
+        // Use the library method
+        self.editor.exit_highlight_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "🔒 NORMAL MODE - Cursor: Steady Block █".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn update_visual_selection(&mut self) {
+        if self.editor.is_highlight_mode() {
+            use canvas::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+            match self.editor.selection_state() {
+                SelectionState::Characterwise { anchor } => {
+                    self.debug_message = format!(
+                        "🎯 Visual selection: anchor=({},{}) current=({},{}) - Cursor: Blinking Block █",
+                        anchor.0, anchor.1,
+                        self.editor.current_field(),
+                        self.editor.cursor_position()
+                    );
+                }
+                SelectionState::Linewise { anchor_field } => {
+                    self.debug_message = format!(
+                        "🎯 Visual LINE selection: anchor={} current={} - Cursor: Blinking Block █",
+                        anchor_field,
+                        self.editor.current_field()
+                    );
+                }
+                _ => {}
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === ENHANCED MOVEMENT WITH VISUAL UPDATES ===
+
+    fn move_left(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_left();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_right(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_right();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_up(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_up();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_down(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_down();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_next(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_next();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_prev(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_prev();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_end(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_end();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_end_prev(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_end_prev();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_line_start(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_line_start();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_line_end(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_line_end();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_first_line(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_first_line();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_last_line(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_last_line();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn prev_field(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.prev_field();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn next_field(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.next_field();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    // === DELETE OPERATIONS ===
+
+    fn delete_backward(&mut self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.delete_backward();
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.debug_message = "⌫ Deleted character backward".to_string();
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    fn delete_forward(&mut self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.delete_forward();
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.debug_message = "⌦ Deleted character forward".to_string();
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    // === MODE TRANSITIONS WITH AUTOMATIC CURSOR MANAGEMENT ===
+
+    fn enter_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.enter_edit_mode(); // 🎯 Library automatically sets cursor to bar |
+        self.debug_message = "✏️  INSERT MODE - Cursor: Steady Bar |".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn enter_append_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.enter_append_mode(); // 🎯 Library automatically positions cursor and sets mode
+        self.debug_message = "✏️  INSERT (append) - Cursor: Steady Bar |".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn exit_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.exit_edit_mode(); // 🎯 Library automatically sets cursor to block █
+        self.exit_visual_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "🔒 NORMAL MODE - Cursor: Steady Block █".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn insert_char(&mut self, ch: char) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.insert_char(ch);
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    // === MANUAL CURSOR OVERRIDE DEMONSTRATION ===
+    
+    /// Demonstrate manual cursor control (for advanced users)
+    fn demo_manual_cursor_control(&mut self) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+        // Users can still manually control cursor if needed
+        CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::Command)?;
+        self.debug_message = "🔧 Manual override: Command cursor _".to_string();
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn restore_automatic_cursor(&mut self) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+        // Restore automatic cursor based on current mode
+        CursorManager::update_for_mode(self.editor.mode())?;
+        self.debug_message = "🎯 Restored automatic cursor management".to_string();
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    // === DELEGATE TO ORIGINAL EDITOR ===
+
+    fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.current_field()
+    }
+
+    fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.editor.mode()
+    }
+
+    fn current_text(&self) -> &str {
+        self.editor.current_text()
+    }
+
+    fn data_provider(&self) -> &D {
+        self.editor.data_provider()
+    }
+
+    fn ui_state(&self) -> &canvas::EditorState {
+        self.editor.ui_state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_mode(&mut self, mode: AppMode) {
+        self.editor.set_mode(mode); // 🎯 Library automatically updates cursor
+        if mode != AppMode::Highlight {
+            self.exit_visual_mode();
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === STATUS AND DEBUG ===
+
+    fn set_debug_message(&mut self, msg: String) {
+        self.debug_message = msg;
+    }
+
+    fn debug_message(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.debug_message
+    }
+
+    fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
+        self.has_unsaved_changes
+    }
+}
+
+// Demo form data with interesting text for cursor demonstration
+struct CursorDemoData {
+    fields: Vec<(String, String)>,
+}
+
+impl CursorDemoData {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            fields: vec![
+                ("👤 Name".to_string(), "John-Paul McDonald".to_string()),
+                ("📧 Email".to_string(), "user@example-domain.com".to_string()),
+                ("📱 Phone".to_string(), "+1 (555) 123-4567".to_string()),
+                ("🏠 Address".to_string(), "123 Main St, Apt 4B".to_string()),
+                ("🏷️  Tags".to_string(), "urgent,important,follow-up".to_string()),
+                ("📝 Notes".to_string(), "Watch the cursor change! Normal=█ Insert=| Visual=blinking█".to_string()),
+                ("🎯 Cursor Demo".to_string(), "Press 'i' for insert, 'v' for visual, 'Esc' for normal".to_string()),
+            ],
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl DataProvider for CursorDemoData {
+    fn field_count(&self) -> usize {
+        self.fields.len()
+    }
+
+    fn field_name(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        &self.fields[index].0
+    }
+
+    fn field_value(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        &self.fields[index].1
+    }
+
+    fn set_field_value(&mut self, index: usize, value: String) {
+        self.fields[index].1 = value;
+    }
+
+    fn supports_autocomplete(&self, _field_index: usize) -> bool {
+        false
+    }
+
+    fn display_value(&self, _index: usize) -> Option<&str> {
+        None
+    }
+}
+
+/// Automatic cursor management demonstration
+/// Features the CursorManager directly to show it's working
+fn handle_key_press(
+    key: KeyCode,
+    modifiers: KeyModifiers,
+    editor: &mut AutoCursorFormEditor<CursorDemoData>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<bool> {
+    let mode = editor.mode();
+
+    // Quit handling
+    if (key == KeyCode::Char('q') && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL))
+        || (key == KeyCode::Char('c') && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL))
+        || key == KeyCode::F(10)
+    {
+        return Ok(false);
+    }
+
+    match (mode, key, modifiers) {
+        // === MODE TRANSITIONS WITH AUTOMATIC CURSOR MANAGEMENT ===
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('i'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_edit_mode(); // 🎯 Automatic: cursor becomes bar |
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('a'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_append_mode();
+            editor.set_debug_message("✏️  INSERT (append) - Cursor: Steady Bar |".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('A'), _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.enter_edit_mode(); // 🎯 Automatic: cursor becomes bar |
+            editor.set_debug_message("✏️  INSERT (end of line) - Cursor: Steady Bar |".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('o'), _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.enter_edit_mode(); // 🎯 Automatic: cursor becomes bar |
+            editor.set_debug_message("✏️  INSERT (open line) - Cursor: Steady Bar |".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // From Normal Mode: Enter visual modes
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('v'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_visual_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('V'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_visual_line_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        
+        // From Visual Mode: Switch between visual modes or exit
+        (AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('v'), _) => {
+            use canvas::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+            match editor.editor.selection_state() {
+                SelectionState::Characterwise { .. } => {
+                    // Already in characterwise mode, exit visual mode (vim behavior)
+                    editor.exit_visual_mode();
+                    editor.set_debug_message("🔒 Exited visual mode".to_string());
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    // Switch from linewise to characterwise mode
+                    editor.editor.enter_highlight_mode();
+                    editor.update_visual_selection();
+                    editor.set_debug_message("🔥 Switched to VISUAL mode".to_string());
+                }
+            }
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        
+        (AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('V'), _) => {
+            use canvas::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+            match editor.editor.selection_state() {
+                SelectionState::Linewise { .. } => {
+                    // Already in linewise mode, exit visual mode (vim behavior)
+                    editor.exit_visual_mode();
+                    editor.set_debug_message("🔒 Exited visual mode".to_string());
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    // Switch from characterwise to linewise mode
+                    editor.editor.enter_highlight_line_mode();
+                    editor.update_visual_selection();
+                    editor.set_debug_message("🔥 Switched to VISUAL LINE mode".to_string());
+                }
+            }
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        
+        // Escape: Exit any mode back to normal
+        (_, KeyCode::Esc, _) => {
+            match mode {
+                AppMode::Edit => {
+                    editor.exit_edit_mode(); // Exit insert mode
+                }
+                AppMode::Highlight => {
+                    editor.exit_visual_mode(); // Exit visual mode
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    // Already in normal mode, just clear command buffer
+                    editor.clear_command_buffer();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // === CURSOR MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION ===
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::F(1), _) => {
+            editor.demo_manual_cursor_control()?;
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::F(2), _) => {
+            editor.restore_automatic_cursor()?;
+        }
+
+        // === MOVEMENT: VIM-STYLE NAVIGATION ===
+
+        // Basic movement (hjkl and arrows)
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('h'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Left, _) => {
+            editor.move_left();
+            editor.set_debug_message("← left".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('l'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Right, _) => {
+            editor.move_right();
+            editor.set_debug_message("→ right".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('j'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Down, _) => {
+            editor.move_down();
+            editor.set_debug_message("↓ next field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('k'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Up, _) => {
+            editor.move_up();
+            editor.set_debug_message("↑ previous field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // Word movement
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('w'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_next();
+            editor.set_debug_message("w: next word start".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('b'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_prev();
+            editor.set_debug_message("b: previous word start".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('e'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_end();
+            editor.set_debug_message("e: word end".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // Line movement
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('0'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Home, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_start();
+            editor.set_debug_message("0: line start".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('$'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::End, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.set_debug_message("$: line end".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // Field/document movement
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('g'), _) => {
+            if editor.get_command_buffer() == "g" {
+                editor.move_first_line();
+                editor.set_debug_message("gg: first field".to_string());
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+            } else {
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+                editor.add_to_command_buffer('g');
+                editor.set_debug_message("g".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('G'), _) => {
+            editor.move_last_line();
+            editor.set_debug_message("G: last field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // === EDIT MODE MOVEMENT ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Left, m) if m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.move_word_prev();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Ctrl+← word back".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Right, m) if m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.move_word_next();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Ctrl+→ word forward".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Left, _) => {
+            editor.move_left();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Right, _) => {
+            editor.move_right();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Up, _) => {
+            editor.move_up();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Down, _) => {
+            editor.move_down();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Home, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_start();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::End, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+        }
+
+        // === DELETE OPERATIONS ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Backspace, _) => {
+            editor.delete_backward()?;
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Delete, _) => {
+            editor.delete_forward()?;
+        }
+
+        // Delete operations in normal mode (vim x)
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('x'), _) => {
+            editor.delete_forward()?;
+            editor.set_debug_message("x: deleted character".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('X'), _) => {
+            editor.delete_backward()?;
+            editor.set_debug_message("X: deleted character backward".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // === TAB NAVIGATION ===
+        (_, KeyCode::Tab, _) => {
+            editor.next_field();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Tab: next field".to_string());
+        }
+        (_, KeyCode::BackTab, _) => {
+            editor.prev_field();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Shift+Tab: previous field".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // === CHARACTER INPUT ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Char(c), m) if !m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.insert_char(c)?;
+        }
+
+        // === DEBUG/INFO COMMANDS ===
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('?'), _) => {
+            editor.set_debug_message(format!(
+                "Field {}/{}, Pos {}, Mode: {:?} - Cursor managed automatically!",
+                editor.current_field() + 1,
+                editor.data_provider().field_count(),
+                editor.cursor_position(),
+                editor.mode()
+            ));
+        }
+
+        _ => {
+            if editor.has_pending_command() {
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+                editor.set_debug_message("Invalid command sequence".to_string());
+            } else {
+                editor.set_debug_message(format!(
+                    "Unhandled: {:?} + {:?} in {:?} mode",
+                    key, modifiers, mode
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(true)
+}
+
+fn run_app<B: Backend>(
+    terminal: &mut Terminal<B>,
+    mut editor: AutoCursorFormEditor<CursorDemoData>,
+) -> io::Result<()> {
+    loop {
+        terminal.draw(|f| ui(f, &editor))?;
+
+        if let Event::Key(key) = event::read()? {
+            match handle_key_press(key.code, key.modifiers, &mut editor) {
+                Ok(should_continue) => {
+                    if !should_continue {
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    editor.set_debug_message(format!("Error: {}", e));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn ui(f: &mut Frame, editor: &AutoCursorFormEditor<CursorDemoData>) {
+    let chunks = Layout::default()
+        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
+        .constraints([Constraint::Min(8), Constraint::Length(10)])
+        .split(f.area());
+
+    render_enhanced_canvas(f, chunks[0], editor);
+    render_status_and_help(f, chunks[1], editor);
+}
+
+fn render_enhanced_canvas(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: ratatui::layout::Rect,
+    editor: &AutoCursorFormEditor<CursorDemoData>,
+) {
+    render_canvas_default(f, area, &editor.editor);
+}
+
+fn render_status_and_help(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: ratatui::layout::Rect,
+    editor: &AutoCursorFormEditor<CursorDemoData>,
+) {
+    let chunks = Layout::default()
+        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
+        .constraints([Constraint::Length(3), Constraint::Length(7)])
+        .split(area);
+
+    // Status bar with cursor information - FIXED VERSION
+    let mode_text = match editor.mode() {
+        AppMode::Edit => "INSERT | (bar cursor)",
+        AppMode::ReadOnly => "NORMAL █ (block cursor)",
+        AppMode::Highlight => {
+            // Use library selection state instead of editor.highlight_state()
+            use canvas::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+            match editor.editor.selection_state() {
+                SelectionState::Characterwise { .. } => "VISUAL █ (blinking block)",
+                SelectionState::Linewise { .. } => "VISUAL LINE █ (blinking block)",
+                _ => "VISUAL █ (blinking block)",
+            }
+        },
+        _ => "NORMAL █ (block cursor)",
+    };
+
+    let status_text = if editor.has_pending_command() {
+        format!("-- {} -- {} [{}]", mode_text, editor.debug_message(), editor.get_command_buffer())
+    } else if editor.has_unsaved_changes() {
+        format!("-- {} -- [Modified] {}", mode_text, editor.debug_message())
+    } else {
+        format!("-- {} -- {}", mode_text, editor.debug_message())
+    };
+
+    let status = Paragraph::new(Line::from(Span::raw(status_text)))
+        .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("🎯 Automatic Cursor Status"));
+
+    f.render_widget(status, chunks[0]);
+
+    // Enhanced help text (no changes needed here)
+    let help_text = match editor.mode() {
+        AppMode::ReadOnly => {
+            if editor.has_pending_command() {
+                match editor.get_command_buffer() {
+                    "g" => "Press 'g' again for first field, or any other key to cancel",
+                    _ => "Pending command... (Esc to cancel)"
+                }
+            } else {
+                "🎯 CURSOR-STYLE DEMO: Normal █ | Insert | | Visual blinking█\n\
+                 Normal: hjkl/arrows=move, w/b/e=words, 0/$=line, gg/G=first/last\n\
+                 i/a/A=insert, v/b=visual, x/X=delete, ?=info\n\
+                 F1=demo manual cursor, F2=restore automatic"
+            }
+        }
+        AppMode::Edit => {
+            "🎯 INSERT MODE - Cursor: | (bar)\n\
+             arrows=move, Ctrl+arrows=words, Backspace/Del=delete\n\
+             Esc=normal, Tab/Shift+Tab=fields"
+        }
+        AppMode::Highlight => {
+            "🎯 VISUAL MODE - Cursor: █ (blinking block)\n\
+             hjkl/arrows=extend selection, w/b/e=word selection\n\
+             Esc=normal"
+        }
+        _ => "🎯 Watch the cursor change automatically!"
+    };
+
+    let help = Paragraph::new(help_text)
+        .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("🚀 Automatic Cursor Management"))
+        .style(Style::default().fg(Color::Gray));
+
+    f.render_widget(help, chunks[1]);
+}
+
+fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    // Print feature status
+    println!("🎯 Canvas Cursor Auto Demo");
+    println!("✅ cursor-style feature: ENABLED");
+    println!("🚀 Automatic cursor management: ACTIVE");
+    println!("📖 Watch your terminal cursor change based on mode!");
+    println!();
+
+    enable_raw_mode()?;
+    let mut stdout = io::stdout();
+    execute!(stdout, EnterAlternateScreen, EnableMouseCapture)?;
+    let backend = CrosstermBackend::new(stdout);
+    let mut terminal = Terminal::new(backend)?;
+
+    let data = CursorDemoData::new();
+    let mut editor = AutoCursorFormEditor::new(data);
+    
+    // Initialize with normal mode - library automatically sets block cursor
+    editor.set_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly);
+
+    // Demonstrate that CursorManager is available and working
+    CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly)?;
+
+    let res = run_app(&mut terminal, editor);
+
+    // Library automatically resets cursor on FormEditor::drop()
+    // But we can also manually reset if needed
+    CursorManager::reset()?;
+
+    disable_raw_mode()?;
+    execute!(
+        terminal.backend_mut(),
+        LeaveAlternateScreen,
+        DisableMouseCapture
+    )?;
+    terminal.show_cursor()?;
+
+    if let Err(err) = res {
+        println!("{:?}", err);
+    }
+
+    println!("🎯 Cursor automatically reset to default!");
+    Ok(())
+}
--- a/canvas/examples/canvas_gui_demo.rs
+++ b/canvas/examples/canvas_gui_demo.rs
@@ -1,367 +0,0 @@
-use std::io;
-use crossterm::{
-    event::{self, DisableMouseCapture, EnableMouseCapture, Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers},
-    execute,
-    terminal::{disable_raw_mode, enable_raw_mode, EnterAlternateScreen, LeaveAlternateScreen},
-};
-use ratatui::{
-    backend::{Backend, CrosstermBackend},
-    layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout},
-    style::{Color, Style},
-    text::{Line, Span},
-    widgets::{Block, Borders, Paragraph},
-    Frame, Terminal,
-};
-
-use canvas::{
-    canvas::{
-        gui::render_canvas,
-        modes::{AppMode, HighlightState, ModeManager},
-        state::{ActionContext, CanvasState},
-        theme::CanvasTheme,
-    },
-    config::CanvasConfig,
-    dispatcher::ActionDispatcher,
-    CanvasAction,
-};
-
-// Simple theme implementation
-#[derive(Clone)]
-struct DemoTheme;
-
-impl CanvasTheme for DemoTheme {
-    fn bg(&self) -> Color { Color::Reset }
-    fn fg(&self) -> Color { Color::White }
-    fn accent(&self) -> Color { Color::Cyan }
-    fn secondary(&self) -> Color { Color::Gray }
-    fn highlight(&self) -> Color { Color::Yellow }
-    fn highlight_bg(&self) -> Color { Color::DarkGray }
-    fn warning(&self) -> Color { Color::Red }
-    fn border(&self) -> Color { Color::Gray }
-}
-
-// Demo form state
-struct DemoFormState {
-    fields: Vec<String>,
-    field_names: Vec<String>,
-    current_field: usize,
-    cursor_pos: usize,
-    mode: AppMode,
-    highlight_state: HighlightState,
-    has_changes: bool,
-    ideal_cursor_column: usize,
-    last_action: Option<String>,
-    debug_message: String,
-}
-
-impl DemoFormState {
-    fn new() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            fields: vec![
-                "John Doe".to_string(),
-                "john.doe@example.com".to_string(),
-                "+1 234 567 8900".to_string(),
-                "123 Main Street Apt 4B".to_string(),
-                "San Francisco".to_string(),
-                "This is a test comment with multiple words".to_string(),
-            ],
-            field_names: vec![
-                "Name".to_string(),
-                "Email".to_string(),
-                "Phone".to_string(),
-                "Address".to_string(),
-                "City".to_string(),
-                "Comments".to_string(),
-            ],
-            current_field: 0,
-            cursor_pos: 0,
-            mode: AppMode::ReadOnly,
-            highlight_state: HighlightState::Off,
-            has_changes: false,
-            ideal_cursor_column: 0,
-            last_action: None,
-            debug_message: "Ready".to_string(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn enter_edit_mode(&mut self) {
-        if ModeManager::can_enter_edit_mode(self.mode) {
-            self.mode = AppMode::Edit;
-            self.debug_message = "Entered EDIT mode".to_string();
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn enter_readonly_mode(&mut self) {
-        if ModeManager::can_enter_read_only_mode(self.mode) {
-            self.mode = AppMode::ReadOnly;
-            self.highlight_state = HighlightState::Off;
-            self.debug_message = "Entered READ-ONLY mode".to_string();
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn enter_highlight_mode(&mut self) {
-        if ModeManager::can_enter_highlight_mode(self.mode) {
-            self.mode = AppMode::Highlight;
-            self.highlight_state = HighlightState::Characterwise {
-                anchor: (self.current_field, self.cursor_pos),
-            };
-            self.debug_message = "Entered VISUAL mode".to_string();
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl CanvasState for DemoFormState {
-    fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
-        self.current_field
-    }
-
-    fn current_cursor_pos(&self) -> usize {
-        self.cursor_pos
-    }
-
-    fn set_current_field(&mut self, index: usize) {
-        self.current_field = index.min(self.fields.len().saturating_sub(1));
-        self.cursor_pos = self.fields[self.current_field].len();
-    }
-
-    fn set_current_cursor_pos(&mut self, pos: usize) {
-        let max_pos = self.fields[self.current_field].len();
-        self.cursor_pos = pos.min(max_pos);
-    }
-
-    fn current_mode(&self) -> AppMode {
-        self.mode
-    }
-
-    fn get_current_input(&self) -> &str {
-        &self.fields[self.current_field]
-    }
-
-    fn get_current_input_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String {
-        &mut self.fields[self.current_field]
-    }
-
-    fn inputs(&self) -> Vec<&String> {
-        self.fields.iter().collect()
-    }
-
-    fn fields(&self) -> Vec<&str> {
-        self.field_names.iter().map(|s| s.as_str()).collect()
-    }
-
-    fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
-        self.has_changes
-    }
-
-    fn set_has_unsaved_changes(&mut self, changed: bool) {
-        self.has_changes = changed;
-    }
-
-    fn handle_feature_action(&mut self, action: &CanvasAction, _context: &ActionContext) -> Option<String> {
-        match action {
-            CanvasAction::Custom(cmd) => {
-                match cmd.as_str() {
-                    "enter_edit_mode" => {
-                        self.enter_edit_mode();
-                        Some("Entered edit mode".to_string())
-                    }
-                    "enter_readonly_mode" => {
-                        self.enter_readonly_mode();
-                        Some("Entered read-only mode".to_string())
-                    }
-                    "enter_highlight_mode" => {
-                        self.enter_highlight_mode();
-                        Some("Entered highlight mode".to_string())
-                    }
-                    _ => None,
-                }
-            }
-            _ => None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-async fn run_app<B: Backend>(terminal: &mut Terminal<B>, mut state: DemoFormState, config: CanvasConfig) -> io::Result<()> {
-    let theme = DemoTheme;
-
-    loop {
-        terminal.draw(|f| ui(f, &state, &theme))?;
-
-        if let Event::Key(key) = event::read()? {
-            // Handle quit
-            if (key.code == KeyCode::Char('q') && key.modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL)) ||
-               (key.code == KeyCode::Char('c') && key.modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL)) ||
-               key.code == KeyCode::F(10) {
-                break;
-            }
-
-            let is_edit_mode = state.mode == AppMode::Edit;
-            let mut handled = false;
-
-            // First priority: Try to dispatch through config system
-            let mut ideal_cursor = state.ideal_cursor_column;
-
-            if let Ok(Some(result)) = ActionDispatcher::dispatch_key(
-                key.code,
-                key.modifiers,
-                &mut state,
-                &mut ideal_cursor,
-                is_edit_mode,
-                false,
-            ).await {
-                state.ideal_cursor_column = ideal_cursor;
-                state.debug_message = format!("Config handled: {:?}", key.code);
-
-                // Mark as changed for text modification keys in edit mode
-                if is_edit_mode {
-                    match key.code {
-                        KeyCode::Char(_) | KeyCode::Backspace | KeyCode::Delete => {
-                            state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-                        }
-                        _ => {}
-                    }
-                }
-                handled = true;
-            }
-
-            // Second priority: Handle character input in edit mode
-            if !handled && is_edit_mode {
-                if let KeyCode::Char(c) = key.code {
-                    if !key.modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) && !key.modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::ALT) {
-                        let action = CanvasAction::InsertChar(c);
-                        let mut ideal_cursor = state.ideal_cursor_column;
-                        if let Ok(_) = ActionDispatcher::dispatch_with_config(
-                            action,
-                            &mut state,
-                            &mut ideal_cursor,
-                            Some(&config),
-                        ).await {
-                            state.ideal_cursor_column = ideal_cursor;
-                            state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-                            state.debug_message = format!("Inserted char: '{}'", c);
-                            handled = true;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            // Third priority: Fallback mode transitions
-            if !handled {
-                match (state.mode, key.code) {
-                    (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('i') | KeyCode::Char('a') | KeyCode::Insert) => {
-                        state.enter_edit_mode();
-                        if key.code == KeyCode::Char('a') {
-                            state.cursor_pos = state.fields[state.current_field].len();
-                        }
-                        state.debug_message = format!("Entered edit mode via {:?}", key.code);
-                        handled = true;
-                    }
-                    (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('v')) => {
-                        state.enter_highlight_mode();
-                        state.debug_message = "Entered visual mode".to_string();
-                        handled = true;
-                    }
-                    (_, KeyCode::Esc) => {
-                        state.enter_readonly_mode();
-                        state.debug_message = "Entered read-only mode".to_string();
-                        handled = true;
-                    }
-                    _ => {}
-                }
-            }
-
-            if !handled {
-                state.debug_message = format!("Unhandled key: {:?}", key.code);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn ui(f: &mut Frame, state: &DemoFormState, theme: &DemoTheme) {
-    let chunks = Layout::default()
-        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
-        .constraints([
-            Constraint::Min(8),
-            Constraint::Length(4),
-        ])
-        .split(f.area());
-
-    // Render the canvas form
-    render_canvas(
-        f,
-        chunks[0],
-        state,
-        theme,
-        state.mode == AppMode::Edit,
-        &state.highlight_state,
-    );
-
-    // Render status bar
-    let mode_text = match state.mode {
-        AppMode::Edit => "EDIT",
-        AppMode::ReadOnly => "NORMAL",
-        AppMode::Highlight => "VISUAL",
-        AppMode::General => "GENERAL",
-        AppMode::Command => "COMMAND",
-    };
-
-    let status_text = if state.has_changes {
-        format!("-- {} -- [Modified]", mode_text)
-    } else {
-        format!("-- {} --", mode_text)
-    };
-
-    let position_text = format!("Field: {}/{} | Cursor: {} | Column: {}",
-        state.current_field + 1,
-        state.fields.len(),
-        state.cursor_pos,
-        state.ideal_cursor_column);
-
-    let help_text = match state.mode {
-        AppMode::ReadOnly => "hjkl/arrows: Move | Tab/Shift+Tab: Fields | w/b/e: Words | 0/$: Line | gg/G: File | i/a: Edit | v: Visual | F10: Quit",
-        AppMode::Edit => "Type to edit | hjkl/arrows: Move | Tab/Enter: Next field | Backspace/Delete: Delete | Home/End: Line | Esc: Normal | F10: Quit",
-        AppMode::Highlight => "hjkl/arrows: Select | w/b/e: Words | 0/$: Line | Esc: Normal | F10: Quit",
-        _ => "Esc: Normal | F10: Quit",
-    };
-
-    let status = Paragraph::new(vec![
-        Line::from(Span::styled(status_text, Style::default().fg(theme.accent()))),
-        Line::from(Span::styled(position_text, Style::default().fg(theme.fg()))),
-        Line::from(Span::styled(state.debug_message.clone(), Style::default().fg(theme.warning()))),
-        Line::from(Span::styled(help_text, Style::default().fg(theme.secondary()))),
-    ])
-    .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("Status"));
-
-    f.render_widget(status, chunks[1]);
-}
-
-#[tokio::main]
-async fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    let config = CanvasConfig::load();
-
-    enable_raw_mode()?;
-    let mut stdout = io::stdout();
-    execute!(stdout, EnterAlternateScreen, EnableMouseCapture)?;
-    let backend = CrosstermBackend::new(stdout);
-    let mut terminal = Terminal::new(backend)?;
-
-    let state = DemoFormState::new();
-
-    let res = run_app(&mut terminal, state, config).await;
-
-    disable_raw_mode()?;
-    execute!(
-        terminal.backend_mut(),
-        LeaveAlternateScreen,
-        DisableMouseCapture
-    )?;
-    terminal.show_cursor()?;
-
-    if let Err(err) = res {
-        println!("{:?}", err);
-    }
-
-    Ok(())
-}
--- a/canvas/examples/full_canvas_demo.rs
+++ b/canvas/examples/full_canvas_demo.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,724 @@
+// examples/full_canvas_demo.rs
+//! Demonstrates the FULL potential of the canvas library using the native API
+
+use std::io;
+use crossterm::{
+    cursor::SetCursorStyle,
+    event::{
+        self, DisableMouseCapture, EnableMouseCapture, Event, KeyCode, KeyModifiers,
+    },
+    execute,
+    terminal::{
+        disable_raw_mode, enable_raw_mode, EnterAlternateScreen, LeaveAlternateScreen,
+    },
+};
+use ratatui::{
+    backend::{Backend, CrosstermBackend},
+    layout::{Constraint, Direction, Layout},
+    style::{Color, Style},
+    text::{Line, Span},
+    widgets::{Block, Borders, Paragraph},
+    Frame, Terminal,
+};
+
+use canvas::{
+    canvas::{
+        gui::render_canvas_default,
+        modes::{AppMode, ModeManager, HighlightState},
+    },
+    DataProvider, FormEditor,
+};
+
+/// Update cursor style based on current AppMode
+fn update_cursor_for_mode(mode: AppMode) -> io::Result<()> {
+    let style = match mode {
+        AppMode::Edit => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBar,           // Thin line for insert mode
+        AppMode::ReadOnly => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock,     // Block for normal mode  
+        AppMode::Highlight => SetCursorStyle::BlinkingBlock,  // Blinking block for visual mode
+        AppMode::General => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock,      // Block for general mode
+        AppMode::Command => SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore, // Underscore for command mode
+    };
+    
+    execute!(io::stdout(), style)
+}
+
+// Enhanced FormEditor that adds visual mode and status tracking
+struct EnhancedFormEditor<D: DataProvider> {
+    editor: FormEditor<D>,
+    highlight_state: HighlightState,
+    has_unsaved_changes: bool,
+    debug_message: String,
+    command_buffer: String, // For multi-key vim commands like "gg"
+}
+
+impl<D: DataProvider> EnhancedFormEditor<D> {
+    fn new(data_provider: D) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            editor: FormEditor::new(data_provider),
+            highlight_state: HighlightState::Off,
+            has_unsaved_changes: false,
+            debug_message: "Full Canvas Demo - All features enabled".to_string(),
+            command_buffer: String::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === COMMAND BUFFER HANDLING ===
+
+    fn clear_command_buffer(&mut self) {
+        self.command_buffer.clear();
+    }
+
+    fn add_to_command_buffer(&mut self, ch: char) {
+        self.command_buffer.push(ch);
+    }
+
+    fn get_command_buffer(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.command_buffer
+    }
+
+    fn has_pending_command(&self) -> bool {
+        !self.command_buffer.is_empty()
+    }
+
+    // === VISUAL/HIGHLIGHT MODE SUPPORT ===
+
+    fn enter_visual_mode(&mut self) {
+        if ModeManager::can_enter_highlight_mode(self.editor.mode()) {
+            self.editor.set_mode(AppMode::Highlight);
+            self.highlight_state = HighlightState::Characterwise {
+                anchor: (
+                    self.editor.current_field(),
+                    self.editor.cursor_position(),
+                ),
+            };
+            self.debug_message = "-- VISUAL --".to_string();
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn enter_visual_line_mode(&mut self) {
+        if ModeManager::can_enter_highlight_mode(self.editor.mode()) {
+            self.editor.set_mode(AppMode::Highlight);
+            self.highlight_state =
+                HighlightState::Linewise { anchor_line: self.editor.current_field() };
+            self.debug_message = "-- VISUAL LINE --".to_string();
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn exit_visual_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.highlight_state = HighlightState::Off;
+        if self.editor.mode() == AppMode::Highlight {
+            self.editor.set_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly);
+            self.debug_message = "Visual mode exited".to_string();
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn update_visual_selection(&mut self) {
+        if self.editor.mode() == AppMode::Highlight {
+            match &self.highlight_state {
+                HighlightState::Characterwise { anchor: _ } => {
+                    self.debug_message = format!(
+                        "Visual selection: char {} in field {}",
+                        self.editor.cursor_position(),
+                        self.editor.current_field()
+                    );
+                }
+                HighlightState::Linewise { anchor_line: _ } => {
+                    self.debug_message = format!(
+                        "Visual line selection: field {}",
+                        self.editor.current_field()
+                    );
+                }
+                _ => {}
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === ENHANCED MOVEMENT WITH VISUAL UPDATES ===
+
+    fn move_left(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_left();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_right(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_right();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_up(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_up();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_down(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_down();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_next(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_next();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_prev(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_prev();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_end(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_end();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_word_end_prev(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_word_end_prev();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_line_start(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_line_start();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_line_end(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_line_end();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_first_line(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_first_line();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn move_last_line(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.move_last_line();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn prev_field(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.prev_field();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    fn next_field(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.next_field();
+        self.update_visual_selection();
+    }
+
+    // === DELETE OPERATIONS ===
+
+    fn delete_backward(&mut self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.delete_backward();
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.debug_message = "Deleted character backward".to_string();
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    fn delete_forward(&mut self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.delete_forward();
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.debug_message = "Deleted character forward".to_string();
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    // === MODE TRANSITIONS ===
+
+    fn enter_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.enter_edit_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "-- INSERT --".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn exit_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.editor.exit_edit_mode();
+        self.exit_visual_mode();
+        self.debug_message = "".to_string();
+    }
+
+    fn insert_char(&mut self, ch: char) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        let result = self.editor.insert_char(ch);
+        if result.is_ok() {
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+        }
+        Ok(result?)
+    }
+
+    // === DELEGATE TO ORIGINAL EDITOR ===
+
+    fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.current_field()
+    }
+
+    fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.editor.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.editor.mode()
+    }
+
+    fn current_text(&self) -> &str {
+        self.editor.current_text()
+    }
+
+    fn data_provider(&self) -> &D {
+        self.editor.data_provider()
+    }
+
+    fn ui_state(&self) -> &canvas::EditorState {
+        self.editor.ui_state()
+    }
+
+    fn set_mode(&mut self, mode: AppMode) {
+        self.editor.set_mode(mode);
+        if mode != AppMode::Highlight {
+            self.exit_visual_mode();
+        }
+    }
+
+    // === STATUS AND DEBUG ===
+
+    fn set_debug_message(&mut self, msg: String) {
+        self.debug_message = msg;
+    }
+
+    fn debug_message(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.debug_message
+    }
+
+    fn highlight_state(&self) -> &HighlightState {
+        &self.highlight_state
+    }
+
+    fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool {
+        self.has_unsaved_changes
+    }
+}
+
+// Demo form data with interesting text for word movement
+struct FullDemoData {
+    fields: Vec<(String, String)>,
+}
+
+impl FullDemoData {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            fields: vec![
+                ("Name".to_string(), "John-Paul McDonald".to_string()),
+                (
+                    "Email".to_string(),
+                    "user@example-domain.com".to_string(),
+                ),
+                ("Phone".to_string(), "+1 (555) 123-4567".to_string()),
+                ("Address".to_string(), "123 Main St, Apt 4B".to_string()),
+                (
+                    "Tags".to_string(),
+                    "urgent,important,follow-up".to_string(),
+                ),
+                (
+                    "Notes".to_string(),
+                    "This is a sample note with multiple words, punctuation! And symbols @#$"
+                        .to_string(),
+                ),
+            ],
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl DataProvider for FullDemoData {
+    fn field_count(&self) -> usize {
+        self.fields.len()
+    }
+
+    fn field_name(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        &self.fields[index].0
+    }
+
+    fn field_value(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
+        &self.fields[index].1
+    }
+
+    fn set_field_value(&mut self, index: usize, value: String) {
+        self.fields[index].1 = value;
+    }
+
+    fn supports_autocomplete(&self, _field_index: usize) -> bool {
+        false
+    }
+
+    fn display_value(&self, _index: usize) -> Option<&str> {
+        None
+    }
+}
+
+/// Full vim-like key handling using the native FormEditor API
+fn handle_key_press(
+    key: KeyCode,
+    modifiers: KeyModifiers,
+    editor: &mut EnhancedFormEditor<FullDemoData>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<bool> {
+    let old_mode = editor.mode(); // Store mode before processing
+
+    // Quit handling
+    if (key == KeyCode::Char('q') && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL))
+        || (key == KeyCode::Char('c') && modifiers.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL))
+        || key == KeyCode::F(10)
+    {
+        return Ok(false);
+    }
+
+    match (old_mode, key, modifiers) {
+        // === MODE TRANSITIONS ===
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('i'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_edit_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('a'), _) => {
+            editor.move_right(); // Move after current character
+            editor.enter_edit_mode();
+            editor.set_debug_message("-- INSERT -- (append)".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('A'), _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.enter_edit_mode();
+            editor.set_debug_message("-- INSERT -- (end of line)".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('o'), _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.enter_edit_mode();
+            editor.set_debug_message("-- INSERT -- (open line)".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('v'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_visual_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('V'), _) => {
+            editor.enter_visual_line_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (_, KeyCode::Esc, _) => {
+            editor.exit_edit_mode();
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // === MOVEMENT: VIM-STYLE NAVIGATION ===
+
+        // Basic movement (hjkl and arrows)
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('h'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Left, _) => {
+            editor.move_left();
+            editor.set_debug_message("← left".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('l'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Right, _) => {
+            editor.move_right();
+            editor.set_debug_message("→ right".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('j'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Down, _) => {
+            editor.move_down();
+            editor.set_debug_message("↓ next field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('k'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Up, _) => {
+            editor.move_up();
+            editor.set_debug_message("↑ previous field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // Word movement - Full vim word navigation
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('w'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_next();
+            editor.set_debug_message("w: next word start".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('b'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_prev();
+            editor.set_debug_message("b: previous word start".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('e'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_end();
+            editor.set_debug_message("e: word end".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('W'), _) => {
+            editor.move_word_end_prev();
+            editor.set_debug_message("W: previous word end".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // Line movement
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('0'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Home, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_start();
+            editor.set_debug_message("0: line start".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('$'), _)
+        | (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::End, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+            editor.set_debug_message("$: line end".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // Field/document movement
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('g'), _) => {
+            if editor.get_command_buffer() == "g" {
+                // Second 'g' - execute "gg" command
+                editor.move_first_line();
+                editor.set_debug_message("gg: first field".to_string());
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+            } else {
+                // First 'g' - start command buffer
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+                editor.add_to_command_buffer('g');
+                editor.set_debug_message("g".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly | AppMode::Highlight, KeyCode::Char('G'), _) => {
+            editor.move_last_line();
+            editor.set_debug_message("G: last field".to_string());
+            editor.clear_command_buffer();
+        }
+
+        // === EDIT MODE MOVEMENT ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Left, m) if m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.move_word_prev();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Ctrl+← word back".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Right, m) if m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.move_word_next();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Ctrl+→ word forward".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Left, _) => {
+            editor.move_left();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Right, _) => {
+            editor.move_right();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Up, _) => {
+            editor.move_up();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Down, _) => {
+            editor.move_down();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Home, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_start();
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::End, _) => {
+            editor.move_line_end();
+        }
+
+        // === DELETE OPERATIONS ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Backspace, _) => {
+            editor.delete_backward()?;
+        }
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Delete, _) => {
+            editor.delete_forward()?;
+        }
+
+        // Delete operations in normal mode (vim x)
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('x'), _) => {
+            editor.delete_forward()?;
+            editor.set_debug_message("x: deleted character".to_string());
+        }
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('X'), _) => {
+            editor.delete_backward()?;
+            editor.set_debug_message("X: deleted character backward".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // === TAB NAVIGATION ===
+        (_, KeyCode::Tab, _) => {
+            editor.next_field();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Tab: next field".to_string());
+        }
+        (_, KeyCode::BackTab, _) => {
+            editor.prev_field();
+            editor.set_debug_message("Shift+Tab: previous field".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // === CHARACTER INPUT ===
+        (AppMode::Edit, KeyCode::Char(c), m) if !m.contains(KeyModifiers::CONTROL) => {
+            editor.insert_char(c)?;
+        }
+
+        // === DEBUG/INFO COMMANDS ===
+        (AppMode::ReadOnly, KeyCode::Char('?'), _) => {
+            editor.set_debug_message(format!(
+                "Field {}/{}, Pos {}, Mode: {:?}",
+                editor.current_field() + 1,
+                editor.data_provider().field_count(),
+                editor.cursor_position(),
+                editor.mode()
+            ));
+        }
+
+        _ => {
+            // If we have a pending command and this key doesn't complete it, clear the buffer
+            if editor.has_pending_command() {
+                editor.clear_command_buffer();
+                editor.set_debug_message("Invalid command sequence".to_string());
+            } else {
+                editor.set_debug_message(format!(
+                    "Unhandled: {:?} + {:?} in {:?} mode",
+                    key, modifiers, old_mode
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Update cursor if mode changed
+    let new_mode = editor.mode();
+    if old_mode != new_mode {
+        update_cursor_for_mode(new_mode)?;
+    }
+
+    Ok(true)
+}
+
+fn run_app<B: Backend>(
+    terminal: &mut Terminal<B>,
+    mut editor: EnhancedFormEditor<FullDemoData>,
+) -> io::Result<()> {
+    loop {
+        terminal.draw(|f| ui(f, &editor))?;
+
+        if let Event::Key(key) = event::read()? {
+            match handle_key_press(key.code, key.modifiers, &mut editor) {
+                Ok(should_continue) => {
+                    if !should_continue {
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    editor.set_debug_message(format!("Error: {}", e));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn ui(f: &mut Frame, editor: &EnhancedFormEditor<FullDemoData>) {
+    let chunks = Layout::default()
+        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
+        .constraints([Constraint::Min(8), Constraint::Length(8)])
+        .split(f.area());
+
+    render_enhanced_canvas(f, chunks[0], editor);
+    render_status_and_help(f, chunks[1], editor);
+}
+
+fn render_enhanced_canvas(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: ratatui::layout::Rect,
+    editor: &EnhancedFormEditor<FullDemoData>,
+) {
+    render_canvas_default(f, area, &editor.editor);
+}
+
+fn render_status_and_help(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: ratatui::layout::Rect,
+    editor: &EnhancedFormEditor<FullDemoData>,
+) {
+    let chunks = Layout::default()
+        .direction(Direction::Vertical)
+        .constraints([Constraint::Length(3), Constraint::Length(5)])
+        .split(area);
+
+    // Status bar
+    let mode_text = match editor.mode() {
+        AppMode::Edit => "INSERT",
+        AppMode::ReadOnly => "NORMAL",
+        AppMode::Highlight => match editor.highlight_state() {
+            HighlightState::Characterwise { .. } => "VISUAL",
+            HighlightState::Linewise { .. } => "VISUAL LINE",
+            _ => "VISUAL",
+        },
+        _ => "NORMAL",
+    };
+
+    let status_text = if editor.has_pending_command() {
+        format!("-- {} -- {} [{}]", mode_text, editor.debug_message(), editor.get_command_buffer())
+    } else if editor.has_unsaved_changes() {
+        format!("-- {} -- [Modified] {}", mode_text, editor.debug_message())
+    } else {
+        format!("-- {} -- {}", mode_text, editor.debug_message())
+    };
+
+    let status = Paragraph::new(Line::from(Span::raw(status_text)))
+        .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("Status"));
+
+    f.render_widget(status, chunks[0]);
+
+    // Help text
+    let help_text = match editor.mode() {
+        AppMode::ReadOnly => {
+            if editor.has_pending_command() {
+                match editor.get_command_buffer() {
+                    "g" => "Press 'g' again for first field, or any other key to cancel",
+                    _ => "Pending command... (Esc to cancel)"
+                }
+            } else {
+                "Normal: hjkl/arrows=move, w/b/e=words, 0/$=line, gg/G=first/last, i/a/A=insert, v/V=visual, x/X=delete, ?=info"
+            }
+        }
+        AppMode::Edit => {
+            "Insert: arrows=move, Ctrl+arrows=words, Backspace/Del=delete, Esc=normal, Tab/Shift+Tab=fields"
+        }
+        AppMode::Highlight => {
+            "Visual: hjkl/arrows=extend selection, w/b/e=word selection, Esc=normal"
+        }
+        _ => "Press ? for help"
+    };
+
+    let help = Paragraph::new(Line::from(Span::raw(help_text)))
+        .block(Block::default().borders(Borders::ALL).title("Commands"))
+        .style(Style::default().fg(Color::Gray));
+
+    f.render_widget(help, chunks[1]);
+}
+
+fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    enable_raw_mode()?;
+    let mut stdout = io::stdout();
+    execute!(stdout, EnterAlternateScreen, EnableMouseCapture)?;
+    let backend = CrosstermBackend::new(stdout);
+    let mut terminal = Terminal::new(backend)?;
+
+    let data = FullDemoData::new();
+    let mut editor = EnhancedFormEditor::new(data);
+    editor.set_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly); // Start in normal mode
+    
+    // Set initial cursor style
+    update_cursor_for_mode(editor.mode())?;
+
+    let res = run_app(&mut terminal, editor);
+
+    // Reset cursor style on exit
+    execute!(io::stdout(), SetCursorStyle::DefaultUserShape)?;
+
+    disable_raw_mode()?;
+    execute!(
+        terminal.backend_mut(),
+        LeaveAlternateScreen,
+        DisableMouseCapture
+    )?;
+    terminal.show_cursor()?;
+
+    if let Err(err) = res {
+        println!("{:?}", err);
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
--- a/canvas/examples/generate_template.rs
+++ b/canvas/examples/generate_template.rs
@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-// examples/generate_template.rs
-use canvas::config::CanvasConfig;
-use std::env;
-
-fn main() {
-    let args: Vec<String> = env::args().collect();
-    
-    if args.len() > 1 && args[1] == "clean" {
-        // Generate clean template with 80% active code
-        let template = CanvasConfig::generate_clean_template();
-        println!("{}", template);
-    } else {
-        // Generate verbose template with descriptions (default)
-        let template = CanvasConfig::generate_template();
-        println!("{}", template);
-    }
-}
-
-// Usage:
-//   cargo run --example generate_template > canvas_config.toml
-//   cargo run --example generate_template clean > canvas_config_clean.toml
--- a/canvas/src/autocomplete/actions.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/autocomplete/actions.rs
@@ -1,128 +0,0 @@
-// src/autocomplete/actions.rs
-
-use crate::canvas::state::{CanvasState, ActionContext};
-use crate::autocomplete::state::AutocompleteCanvasState;
-use crate::canvas::actions::types::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-use crate::dispatcher::ActionDispatcher; // NEW: Use dispatcher directly
-use crate::config::CanvasConfig;
-use anyhow::Result;
-
-/// Version for states that implement rich autocomplete
-pub async fn execute_canvas_action_with_autocomplete<S: CanvasState + AutocompleteCanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-) -> Result<ActionResult> {
-    // 1. Try feature-specific handler first
-    let context = ActionContext {
-        key_code: None,
-        ideal_cursor_column: *ideal_cursor_column,
-        current_input: state.get_current_input().to_string(),
-        current_field: state.current_field(),
-    };
-
-    if let Some(result) = handle_rich_autocomplete_action(action.clone(), state, &context) {
-        return Ok(result);
-    }
-
-    // 2. Handle generic actions using the new dispatcher directly
-    let result = ActionDispatcher::dispatch_with_config(action.clone(), state, ideal_cursor_column, config).await?;
-
-    // 3. AUTO-TRIGGER LOGIC: Check if we should activate/deactivate autocomplete
-    if let Some(cfg) = config {
-        if cfg.should_auto_trigger_autocomplete() {
-            match action {
-                CanvasAction::InsertChar(_) => {
-                    let current_field = state.current_field();
-                    let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-
-                    if state.supports_autocomplete(current_field)
-                        && !state.is_autocomplete_active()
-                        && current_input.len() >= 1
-                    {
-                        state.activate_autocomplete();
-                    }
-                }
-
-                CanvasAction::NextField | CanvasAction::PrevField => {
-                    let current_field = state.current_field();
-
-                    if state.supports_autocomplete(current_field) && !state.is_autocomplete_active() {
-                        state.activate_autocomplete();
-                    } else if !state.supports_autocomplete(current_field) && state.is_autocomplete_active() {
-                        state.deactivate_autocomplete();
-                    }
-                }
-
-                _ => {} // No auto-trigger for other actions
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    Ok(result)
-}
-
-/// Handle rich autocomplete actions for AutocompleteCanvasState
-fn handle_rich_autocomplete_action<S: CanvasState + AutocompleteCanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    _context: &ActionContext,
-) -> Option<ActionResult> {
-    match action {
-        CanvasAction::TriggerAutocomplete => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            if state.supports_autocomplete(current_field) {
-                state.activate_autocomplete();
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("Autocomplete activated"))
-            } else {
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("Autocomplete not supported for this field"))
-            }
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::SuggestionUp => {
-            if state.is_autocomplete_ready() {
-                if let Some(autocomplete_state) = state.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-                    autocomplete_state.select_previous();
-                }
-                Some(ActionResult::success())
-            } else {
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("No suggestions available"))
-            }
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::SuggestionDown => {
-            if state.is_autocomplete_ready() {
-                if let Some(autocomplete_state) = state.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-                    autocomplete_state.select_next();
-                }
-                Some(ActionResult::success())
-            } else {
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("No suggestions available"))
-            }
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::SelectSuggestion => {
-            if state.is_autocomplete_ready() {
-                if let Some(msg) = state.apply_autocomplete_selection() {
-                    Some(ActionResult::success_with_message(&msg))
-                } else {
-                    Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("No suggestion selected"))
-                }
-            } else {
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("No suggestions available"))
-            }
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::ExitSuggestions => {
-            if state.is_autocomplete_active() {
-                state.deactivate_autocomplete();
-                Some(ActionResult::success_with_message("Exited autocomplete"))
-            } else {
-                Some(ActionResult::success())
-            }
-        }
-
-        _ => None, // Not a rich autocomplete action
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/autocomplete/gui.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/autocomplete/gui.rs
@@ -1,38 +1,41 @@
-// canvas/src/autocomplete/gui.rs
+// src/autocomplete/gui.rs
+//! Autocomplete GUI updated to work with FormEditor

 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 use ratatui::{
    layout::{Alignment, Rect},
    style::{Modifier, Style},
-    widgets::{Block, Borders, List, ListItem, ListState, Paragraph},
+    widgets::{Block, List, ListItem, ListState, Paragraph},  // Removed Borders
    Frame,
 };

-use crate::autocomplete::types::AutocompleteState;
-
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 use crate::canvas::theme::CanvasTheme;
+use crate::data_provider::{DataProvider, SuggestionItem};
+use crate::editor::FormEditor;

 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 use unicode_width::UnicodeWidthStr;

-/// Render autocomplete dropdown - call this AFTER rendering canvas
+/// Render autocomplete dropdown for FormEditor - call this AFTER rendering canvas
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
-pub fn render_autocomplete_dropdown<T: CanvasTheme>(
+pub fn render_autocomplete_dropdown<T: CanvasTheme, D: DataProvider>(
    f: &mut Frame,
    frame_area: Rect,
    input_rect: Rect,
    theme: &T,
-    autocomplete_state: &AutocompleteState<impl Clone + Send + 'static>,
+    editor: &FormEditor<D>,
 ) {
-    if !autocomplete_state.is_active {
+    let ui_state = editor.ui_state();
+
+    if !ui_state.is_autocomplete_active() {
        return;
    }

-    if autocomplete_state.is_loading {
+    if ui_state.autocomplete.is_loading {
        render_loading_indicator(f, frame_area, input_rect, theme);
-    } else if !autocomplete_state.suggestions.is_empty() {
-        render_suggestions_dropdown(f, frame_area, input_rect, theme, autocomplete_state);
+    } else if !editor.suggestions().is_empty() {
+        render_suggestions_dropdown(f, frame_area, input_rect, theme, editor.suggestions(), ui_state.autocomplete.selected_index);
    }
 }

@@ -73,9 +76,10 @@ fn render_suggestions_dropdown<T: CanvasTheme>(
    frame_area: Rect,
    input_rect: Rect,
    theme: &T,
-    autocomplete_state: &AutocompleteState<impl Clone + Send + 'static>,
+    suggestions: &[SuggestionItem],  // Fixed: Removed <String> generic parameter
+    selected_index: Option<usize>,
 ) {
-    let display_texts: Vec<&str> = autocomplete_state.suggestions
+    let display_texts: Vec<&str> = suggestions
        .iter()
        .map(|item| item.display_text.as_str())
        .collect();
@@ -95,19 +99,19 @@ fn render_suggestions_dropdown<T: CanvasTheme>(
    // List items
    let items = create_suggestion_list_items(
        &display_texts,
-        autocomplete_state.selected_index,
+        selected_index,
        dropdown_dimensions.width,
        theme,
    );

    let list = List::new(items).block(dropdown_block);
    let mut list_state = ListState::default();
-    list_state.select(autocomplete_state.selected_index);
+    list_state.select(selected_index);

    f.render_stateful_widget(list, dropdown_area, &mut list_state);
 }

-/// Calculate dropdown size based on suggestions - updated to match client dimensions
+/// Calculate dropdown size based on suggestions
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 fn calculate_dropdown_dimensions(display_texts: &[&str]) -> DropdownDimensions {
    let max_width = display_texts
@@ -116,9 +120,9 @@ fn calculate_dropdown_dimensions(display_texts: &[&str]) -> DropdownDimensions {
        .max()
        .unwrap_or(0) as u16;

-    let horizontal_padding = 2; // Changed from 4 to 2 to match client
-    let width = (max_width + horizontal_padding).max(10); // Changed from 12 to 10 to match client
-    let height = (display_texts.len() as u16).min(5); // Removed +2 since no borders
+    let horizontal_padding = 2;
+    let width = (max_width + horizontal_padding).max(10);
+    let height = (display_texts.len() as u16).min(5);

    DropdownDimensions { width, height }
 }
@@ -151,7 +155,7 @@ fn calculate_dropdown_position(
    dropdown_area
 }

-/// Create styled list items - updated to match client spacing
+/// Create styled list items
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 fn create_suggestion_list_items<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    display_texts: &'a [&'a str],
@@ -159,8 +163,7 @@ fn create_suggestion_list_items<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    dropdown_width: u16,
    theme: &T,
 ) -> Vec<ListItem<'a>> {
-    let horizontal_padding = 2; // Changed from 4 to 2 to match client
-    let available_width = dropdown_width; // No border padding needed
+    let available_width = dropdown_width;

    display_texts
        .iter()
--- a/canvas/src/autocomplete/mod.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/autocomplete/mod.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 // src/autocomplete/mod.rs
-pub mod types;
-pub mod gui;
-pub mod state;
-pub mod actions;

-// Re-export autocomplete types
-pub use types::{SuggestionItem, AutocompleteState};
-pub use state::AutocompleteCanvasState;
-pub use actions::execute_canvas_action_with_autocomplete;
+pub mod state;
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub mod gui;
+
+// Re-export the main autocomplete types
+pub use state::{AutocompleteProvider, SuggestionItem};
+
+// Re-export GUI functions if available
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub use gui::render_autocomplete_dropdown;
--- a/canvas/src/autocomplete/state.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/autocomplete/state.rs
@@ -1,96 +1,5 @@
-// canvas/src/state.rs
+// src/autocomplete/state.rs
+//! Autocomplete provider types

-use crate::canvas::state::CanvasState;
-
-/// OPTIONAL extension trait for states that want rich autocomplete functionality.
-/// Only implement this if you need the new autocomplete features.
-pub trait AutocompleteCanvasState: CanvasState {
-    /// Associated type for suggestion data (e.g., Hit, String, CustomType)
-    type SuggestionData: Clone + Send + 'static;
-
-    /// Check if a field supports autocomplete
-    fn supports_autocomplete(&self, _field_index: usize) -> bool {
-        false // Default: no autocomplete support
-    }
-
-    /// Get autocomplete state (read-only)
-    fn autocomplete_state(&self) -> Option<&crate::autocomplete::AutocompleteState<Self::SuggestionData>> {
-        None // Default: no autocomplete state
-    }
-
-    /// Get autocomplete state (mutable)
-    fn autocomplete_state_mut(&mut self) -> Option<&mut crate::autocomplete::AutocompleteState<Self::SuggestionData>> {
-        None // Default: no autocomplete state
-    }
-
-    /// CLIENT API: Activate autocomplete for current field
-    fn activate_autocomplete(&mut self) {
-        let current_field = self.current_field(); // Get field first
-        if let Some(state) = self.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-            state.activate(current_field); // Then use it
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// CLIENT API: Deactivate autocomplete
-    fn deactivate_autocomplete(&mut self) {
-        if let Some(state) = self.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-            state.deactivate();
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// CLIENT API: Set suggestions (called after async fetch completes)
-    fn set_autocomplete_suggestions(&mut self, suggestions: Vec<crate::autocomplete::SuggestionItem<Self::SuggestionData>>) {
-        if let Some(state) = self.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-            state.set_suggestions(suggestions);
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// CLIENT API: Set loading state
-    fn set_autocomplete_loading(&mut self, loading: bool) {
-        if let Some(state) = self.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-            state.is_loading = loading;
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Check if autocomplete is currently active
-    fn is_autocomplete_active(&self) -> bool {
-        self.autocomplete_state()
-            .map(|state| state.is_active)
-            .unwrap_or(false)
-    }
-
-    /// Check if autocomplete is ready for interaction
-    fn is_autocomplete_ready(&self) -> bool {
-        self.autocomplete_state()
-            .map(|state| state.is_ready())
-            .unwrap_or(false)
-    }
-
-    /// INTERNAL: Apply selected autocomplete value to current field
-    fn apply_autocomplete_selection(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
-        // First, get the selected value and display text (if any)
-        let selection_info = if let Some(state) = self.autocomplete_state() {
-            state.get_selected().map(|selected| {
-                (selected.value_to_store.clone(), selected.display_text.clone())
-            })
-        } else {
-            None
-        };
-
-        // Apply the selection if we have one
-        if let Some((value, display)) = selection_info {
-            // Apply the value to current field
-            *self.get_current_input_mut() = value;
-            self.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-
-            // Deactivate autocomplete
-            if let Some(state_mut) = self.autocomplete_state_mut() {
-                state_mut.deactivate();
-            }
-
-            Some(format!("Selected: {}", display))
-        } else {
-            None
-        }
-    }
-}
+// Re-export the main types from data_provider
+pub use crate::data_provider::{AutocompleteProvider, SuggestionItem};
--- a/canvas/src/autocomplete/types.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/autocomplete/types.rs
@@ -1,126 +0,0 @@
-// canvas/src/autocomplete.rs
-
-/// Generic suggestion item that clients push to canvas
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct SuggestionItem<T> {
-    /// The underlying data (client-specific, e.g., Hit, String, etc.)
-    pub data: T,
-    /// Text to display in the dropdown
-    pub display_text: String,
-    /// Value to store in the form field when selected
-    pub value_to_store: String,
-}
-
-impl<T> SuggestionItem<T> {
-    pub fn new(data: T, display_text: String, value_to_store: String) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            data,
-            display_text,
-            value_to_store,
-        }
-    }
-    
-    /// Convenience constructor for simple string suggestions
-    pub fn simple(data: T, text: String) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            data,
-            display_text: text.clone(),
-            value_to_store: text,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-/// Autocomplete state managed by canvas
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct AutocompleteState<T> {
-    /// Whether autocomplete is currently active/visible
-    pub is_active: bool,
-    /// Whether suggestions are being loaded (for spinner/loading indicator)
-    pub is_loading: bool,
-    /// Current suggestions to display
-    pub suggestions: Vec<SuggestionItem<T>>,
-    /// Currently selected suggestion index
-    pub selected_index: Option<usize>,
-    /// Field index that triggered autocomplete (for context)
-    pub active_field: Option<usize>,
-}
-
-impl<T> Default for AutocompleteState<T> {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            is_active: false,
-            is_loading: false,
-            suggestions: Vec::new(),
-            selected_index: None,
-            active_field: None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl<T> AutocompleteState<T> {
-    pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self::default()
-    }
-    
-    /// Activate autocomplete for a specific field
-    pub fn activate(&mut self, field_index: usize) {
-        self.is_active = true;
-        self.active_field = Some(field_index);
-        self.selected_index = None;
-        self.suggestions.clear();
-        self.is_loading = true;
-    }
-    
-    /// Deactivate autocomplete and clear state
-    pub fn deactivate(&mut self) {
-        self.is_active = false;
-        self.is_loading = false;
-        self.suggestions.clear();
-        self.selected_index = None;
-        self.active_field = None;
-    }
-    
-    /// Set suggestions and stop loading
-    pub fn set_suggestions(&mut self, suggestions: Vec<SuggestionItem<T>>) {
-        self.suggestions = suggestions;
-        self.is_loading = false;
-        self.selected_index = if self.suggestions.is_empty() { 
-            None 
-        } else { 
-            Some(0) 
-        };
-    }
-    
-    /// Move selection down
-    pub fn select_next(&mut self) {
-        if !self.suggestions.is_empty() {
-            let current = self.selected_index.unwrap_or(0);
-            self.selected_index = Some((current + 1) % self.suggestions.len());
-        }
-    }
-    
-    /// Move selection up
-    pub fn select_previous(&mut self) {
-        if !self.suggestions.is_empty() {
-            let current = self.selected_index.unwrap_or(0);
-            self.selected_index = Some(
-                if current == 0 { 
-                    self.suggestions.len() - 1 
-                } else { 
-                    current - 1 
-                }
-            );
-        }
-    }
-    
-    /// Get currently selected suggestion
-    pub fn get_selected(&self) -> Option<&SuggestionItem<T>> {
-        self.selected_index
-            .and_then(|idx| self.suggestions.get(idx))
-    }
-    
-    /// Check if autocomplete is ready for interaction (active and has suggestions)
-    pub fn is_ready(&self) -> bool {
-        self.is_active && !self.suggestions.is_empty() && !self.is_loading
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/edit.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/edit.rs
@@ -1,376 +0,0 @@
-// src/canvas/actions/handlers/edit.rs
-//! Edit mode action handler
-//! 
-//! Handles user input when in edit mode, supporting text entry, deletion,
-//! and cursor movement with edit-specific behavior (cursor can go past end of text).
-
-use crate::canvas::actions::types::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-use crate::config::introspection::{ActionHandlerIntrospection, HandlerCapabilities, ActionSpec};
-use crate::canvas::actions::movement::*;
-use crate::canvas::state::CanvasState;
-use crate::config::CanvasConfig;
-use anyhow::Result;
-
-/// Edit mode uses cursor-past-end behavior for text insertion
-const FOR_EDIT_MODE: bool = true;
-
-/// Empty struct that implements edit mode capabilities
-pub struct EditHandler;
-
-/// Handle actions in edit mode with edit-specific cursor behavior
-/// 
-/// Edit mode allows text modification and uses cursor positioning that can
-/// go past the end of existing text to facilitate insertion.
-/// 
-/// # Arguments
-/// * `action` - The action to perform
-/// * `state` - Mutable canvas state
-/// * `ideal_cursor_column` - Desired column for vertical movement (maintained across line changes)
-/// * `config` - Optional configuration for behavior customization
-pub async fn handle_edit_action<S: CanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-) -> Result<ActionResult> {
-    match action {
-        CanvasAction::InsertChar(c) => {
-            // Insert character at cursor position and advance cursor
-            let cursor_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            let input = state.get_current_input_mut();
-            input.insert(cursor_pos, c);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(cursor_pos + 1);
-            state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = cursor_pos + 1;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::DeleteBackward => {
-            // Delete character before cursor (Backspace behavior)
-            let cursor_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            if cursor_pos > 0 {
-                let input = state.get_current_input_mut();
-                input.remove(cursor_pos - 1);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(cursor_pos - 1);
-                state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = cursor_pos - 1;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::DeleteForward => {
-            // Delete character at cursor position (Delete key behavior)
-            let cursor_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            let input = state.get_current_input_mut();
-            if cursor_pos < input.len() {
-                input.remove(cursor_pos);
-                state.set_has_unsaved_changes(true);
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Cursor movement actions
-        CanvasAction::MoveLeft => {
-            let new_pos = move_left(state.current_cursor_pos());
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveRight => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let current_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            let new_pos = move_right(current_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Field navigation (treating single-line fields as "lines")
-        CanvasAction::MoveUp => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            if current_field > 0 {
-                state.set_current_field(current_field - 1);
-                let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-                let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveDown => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-            if current_field < total_fields - 1 {
-                state.set_current_field(current_field + 1);
-                let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-                let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Line-based movement
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineStart => {
-            let new_pos = line_start_position();
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = line_end_position(current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Document-level movement (first/last field)
-        CanvasAction::MoveFirstLine => {
-            state.set_current_field(0);
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, 0, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLastLine => {
-            let last_field = state.fields().len() - 1;
-            state.set_current_field(last_field);
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = line_end_position(current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Word-based movement
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordNext => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_next_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_word_end(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordPrev => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_prev_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordEndPrev => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_prev_word_end(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Field navigation with wrapping behavior
-        CanvasAction::NextField | CanvasAction::PrevField => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-
-            let new_field = match action {
-                CanvasAction::NextField => {
-                    if config.map_or(true, |c| c.behavior.wrap_around_fields) {
-                        (current_field + 1) % total_fields // Wrap to first field
-                    } else {
-                        (current_field + 1).min(total_fields - 1) // Stop at last field
-                    }
-                }
-                CanvasAction::PrevField => {
-                    if config.map_or(true, |c| c.behavior.wrap_around_fields) {
-                        if current_field == 0 { total_fields - 1 } else { current_field - 1 } // Wrap to last field
-                    } else {
-                        current_field.saturating_sub(1) // Stop at first field
-                    }
-                }
-                _ => unreachable!(),
-            };
-
-            state.set_current_field(new_field);
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::Custom(action_str) => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message(&format!("Custom edit action: {}", action_str)))
-        }
-
-        _ => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Action not implemented for edit mode"))
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl ActionHandlerIntrospection for EditHandler {
-    /// Report all actions this handler supports with examples and requirements
-    /// Used for automatic config generation and validation
-    fn introspect() -> HandlerCapabilities {
-        let mut actions = Vec::new();
-
-        // REQUIRED ACTIONS - These must be configured for edit mode to work properly
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_left".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor one position to the left".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Left".to_string(), "h".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_right".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor one position to the right".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Right".to_string(), "l".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_up".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to previous field or line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Up".to_string(), "k".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_down".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to next field or line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Down".to_string(), "j".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "delete_char_backward".to_string(),
-            description: "Delete character before cursor (Backspace)".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Backspace".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "next_field".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to next input field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Tab".to_string(), "Enter".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "prev_field".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to previous input field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Shift+Tab".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        // OPTIONAL ACTIONS - These enhance functionality but aren't required
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_next".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to start of next word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Ctrl+Right".to_string(), "w".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_prev".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to start of previous word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Ctrl+Left".to_string(), "b".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of current/next word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["e".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_end_prev".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of previous word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["ge".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_start".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to beginning of line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Home".to_string(), "0".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["End".to_string(), "$".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_first_line".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to first field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Ctrl+Home".to_string(), "gg".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_last_line".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to last field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Ctrl+End".to_string(), "G".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "delete_char_forward".to_string(),
-            description: "Delete character after cursor (Delete key)".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Delete".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        HandlerCapabilities {
-            mode_name: "edit".to_string(),
-            actions,
-            auto_handled: vec![
-                "insert_char".to_string(), // Any printable character is inserted automatically
-            ],
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn validate_capabilities() -> Result<(), String> {
-        // TODO: Could add runtime validation that the handler actually
-        // implements all the actions it claims to support
-
-        // For now, just validate that we have the essential actions
-        let caps = Self::introspect();
-        let required_count = caps.actions.iter().filter(|a| a.is_required).count();
-
-        if required_count < 7 { // We expect at least 7 required actions
-            return Err(format!(
-                "Edit handler claims only {} required actions, expected at least 7",
-                required_count
-            ));
-        }
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/highlight.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/highlight.rs
@@ -1,205 +0,0 @@
-// src/canvas/actions/handlers/highlight.rs
-
-use crate::canvas::actions::types::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-use crate::config::introspection::{ActionHandlerIntrospection, HandlerCapabilities, ActionSpec};
-
-use crate::canvas::actions::movement::*;
-use crate::canvas::state::CanvasState;
-use crate::config::CanvasConfig;
-use anyhow::Result;
-
-const FOR_EDIT_MODE: bool = false; // Highlight mode uses read-only cursor behavior
-                                   
-pub struct HighlightHandler;
-
-/// Handle actions in highlight/visual mode
-/// TODO: Implement selection logic and highlight-specific behaviors
-pub async fn handle_highlight_action<S: CanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-) -> Result<ActionResult> {
-    match action {
-        // Movement actions work similar to read-only mode but with selection
-        CanvasAction::MoveLeft => {
-            let new_pos = move_left(state.current_cursor_pos());
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            // TODO: Update selection range
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveRight => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let current_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            let new_pos = move_right(current_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            // TODO: Update selection range
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordNext => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_next_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                let final_pos = clamp_cursor_position(new_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(final_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = final_pos;
-                // TODO: Update selection range
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_word_end(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                let final_pos = clamp_cursor_position(new_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(final_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = final_pos;
-                // TODO: Update selection range
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordPrev => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_prev_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-                // TODO: Update selection range
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineStart => {
-            let new_pos = line_start_position();
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            // TODO: Update selection range
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = line_end_position(current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            // TODO: Update selection range
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Highlight mode doesn't handle editing actions
-        CanvasAction::InsertChar(_) | 
-        CanvasAction::DeleteBackward | 
-        CanvasAction::DeleteForward => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Action not available in highlight mode"))
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::Custom(action_str) => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message(&format!("Custom highlight action: {}", action_str)))
-        }
-
-        _ => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Action not implemented for highlight mode"))
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl ActionHandlerIntrospection for HighlightHandler {
-    fn introspect() -> HandlerCapabilities {
-        let mut actions = Vec::new();
-
-        // For now, highlight mode uses similar movement to readonly
-        // but this will be discovered from actual implementation
-
-        // REQUIRED ACTIONS - Basic movement in highlight mode
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_left".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor left and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["h".to_string(), "Left".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_right".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor right and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["l".to_string(), "Right".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_up".to_string(),
-            description: "Move up and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["k".to_string(), "Up".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_down".to_string(),
-            description: "Move down and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["j".to_string(), "Down".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        // OPTIONAL ACTIONS - Advanced highlight movement
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_next".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to next word and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["w".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to word end and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["e".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_prev".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to previous word and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["b".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_start".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to line start and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["0".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to line end and extend selection".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["$".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        HandlerCapabilities {
-            mode_name: "highlight".to_string(),
-            actions,
-            auto_handled: vec![], // Highlight mode has no auto-handled actions
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn validate_capabilities() -> Result<(), String> {
-        let caps = Self::introspect();
-        let required_count = caps.actions.iter().filter(|a| a.is_required).count();
-
-        if required_count < 4 { // We expect at least 4 required actions (basic movement)
-            return Err(format!(
-                "Highlight handler claims only {} required actions, expected at least 4",
-                required_count
-            ));
-        }
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/mod.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/mod.rs
@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
-// src/canvas/actions/handlers/mod.rs
-
-pub mod edit;
-pub mod readonly;
-pub mod highlight;
-
-// Re-export handler functions
-pub use edit::handle_edit_action;
-pub use readonly::handle_readonly_action;
-pub use highlight::handle_highlight_action;
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/readonly.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/handlers/readonly.rs
@@ -1,322 +0,0 @@
-// src/canvas/actions/handlers/readonly.rs
-
-use crate::canvas::actions::types::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-use crate::config::introspection::{ActionHandlerIntrospection, HandlerCapabilities, ActionSpec};
-use crate::canvas::actions::movement::*;
-use crate::canvas::state::CanvasState;
-use crate::config::CanvasConfig;
-use anyhow::Result;
-
-const FOR_EDIT_MODE: bool = false; // Read-only mode flag
-
-/// Handle actions in read-only mode with read-only specific cursor behavior
-pub async fn handle_readonly_action<S: CanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-) -> Result<ActionResult> {
-    match action {
-        CanvasAction::MoveLeft => {
-            let new_pos = move_left(state.current_cursor_pos());
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveRight => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let current_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            let new_pos = move_right(current_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveUp => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            let new_field = current_field.saturating_sub(1);
-            state.set_current_field(new_field);
-            
-            // Apply ideal cursor column with read-only bounds
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveDown => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-            if total_fields == 0 {
-                return Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("No fields to navigate"));
-            }
-            
-            let new_field = (current_field + 1).min(total_fields - 1);
-            state.set_current_field(new_field);
-            
-            // Apply ideal cursor column with read-only bounds
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveFirstLine => {
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-            if total_fields == 0 {
-                return Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("No fields to navigate"));
-            }
-            
-            state.set_current_field(0);
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLastLine => {
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-            if total_fields == 0 {
-                return Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("No fields to navigate"));
-            }
-            
-            let last_field = total_fields - 1;
-            state.set_current_field(last_field);
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = safe_cursor_position(current_input, *ideal_cursor_column, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineStart => {
-            let new_pos = line_start_position();
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveLineEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            let new_pos = line_end_position(current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-            state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordNext => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_next_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                let final_pos = clamp_cursor_position(new_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(final_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = final_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordEnd => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let current_pos = state.current_cursor_pos();
-                let new_pos = find_word_end(current_input, current_pos);
-                let final_pos = clamp_cursor_position(new_pos, current_input, FOR_EDIT_MODE);
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(final_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = final_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordPrev => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_prev_word_start(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::MoveWordEndPrev => {
-            let current_input = state.get_current_input();
-            if !current_input.is_empty() {
-                let new_pos = find_prev_word_end(current_input, state.current_cursor_pos());
-                state.set_current_cursor_pos(new_pos);
-                *ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
-            }
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::NextField | CanvasAction::PrevField => {
-            let current_field = state.current_field();
-            let total_fields = state.fields().len();
-
-            let new_field = match action {
-                CanvasAction::NextField => {
-                    if config.map_or(true, |c| c.behavior.wrap_around_fields) {
-                        (current_field + 1) % total_fields
-                    } else {
-                        (current_field + 1).min(total_fields - 1)
-                    }
-                }
-                CanvasAction::PrevField => {
-                    if config.map_or(true, |c| c.behavior.wrap_around_fields) {
-                        if current_field == 0 { total_fields - 1 } else { current_field - 1 }
-                    } else {
-                        current_field.saturating_sub(1)
-                    }
-                }
-                _ => unreachable!(),
-            };
-
-            state.set_current_field(new_field);
-            *ideal_cursor_column = state.current_cursor_pos();
-            Ok(ActionResult::success())
-        }
-
-        // Read-only mode doesn't handle editing actions
-        CanvasAction::InsertChar(_) | 
-        CanvasAction::DeleteBackward | 
-        CanvasAction::DeleteForward => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Action not available in read-only mode"))
-        }
-
-        CanvasAction::Custom(action_str) => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message(&format!("Custom readonly action: {}", action_str)))
-        }
-
-        _ => {
-            Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Action not implemented for read-only mode"))
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct ReadOnlyHandler;
-
-impl ActionHandlerIntrospection for ReadOnlyHandler {
-    fn introspect() -> HandlerCapabilities {
-        let mut actions = Vec::new();
-
-        // REQUIRED ACTIONS - Navigation is essential in read-only mode
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_left".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor one position to the left".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["h".to_string(), "Left".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_right".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor one position to the right".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["l".to_string(), "Right".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_up".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to previous field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["k".to_string(), "Up".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_down".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to next field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["j".to_string(), "Down".to_string()],
-            is_required: true,
-        });
-
-        // OPTIONAL ACTIONS - Advanced navigation features
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_next".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to start of next word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["w".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_prev".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to start of previous word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["b".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of current/next word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["e".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_word_end_prev".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of previous word".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["ge".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_start".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to beginning of line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["0".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_line_end".to_string(),
-            description: "Move cursor to end of line".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["$".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_first_line".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to first field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["gg".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "move_last_line".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to last field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["G".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "next_field".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to next input field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Tab".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        actions.push(ActionSpec {
-            name: "prev_field".to_string(),
-            description: "Move to previous input field".to_string(),
-            examples: vec!["Shift+Tab".to_string()],
-            is_required: false,
-        });
-
-        HandlerCapabilities {
-            mode_name: "read_only".to_string(),
-            actions,
-            auto_handled: vec![], // Read-only mode has no auto-handled actions
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn validate_capabilities() -> Result<(), String> {
-        let caps = Self::introspect();
-        let required_count = caps.actions.iter().filter(|a| a.is_required).count();
-
-        if required_count < 4 { // We expect at least 4 required actions (basic movement)
-            return Err(format!(
-                "ReadOnly handler claims only {} required actions, expected at least 4",
-                required_count
-            ));
-        }
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/mod.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/mod.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@

 pub mod types;
 pub mod movement;
-pub mod handlers;

-// Re-export the main types
+// Re-export the main API
 pub use types::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/actions/types.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/actions/types.rs
@@ -1,35 +1,34 @@
 // src/canvas/actions/types.rs

+/// All available canvas actions
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
 pub enum CanvasAction {
-    // Character input
-    InsertChar(char),
-
-    // Deletion
-    DeleteBackward,
-    DeleteForward,
-
-    // Basic cursor movement
+    // Movement actions
    MoveLeft,
    MoveRight,
    MoveUp,
    MoveDown,

+    // Word movement
+    MoveWordNext,
+    MoveWordPrev,
+    MoveWordEnd,
+    MoveWordEndPrev,
+
    // Line movement
    MoveLineStart,
    MoveLineEnd,
+
+    // Field movement
+    NextField,
+    PrevField,
    MoveFirstLine,
    MoveLastLine,

-    // Word movement
-    MoveWordNext,
-    MoveWordEnd,
-    MoveWordPrev,
-    MoveWordEndPrev,
-
-    // Field navigation
-    NextField,
-    PrevField,
+    // Editing actions
+    InsertChar(char),
+    DeleteBackward,
+    DeleteForward,

    // Autocomplete actions
    TriggerAutocomplete,
@@ -42,67 +41,131 @@ pub enum CanvasAction {
    Custom(String),
 }

-impl CanvasAction {
-    /// Convert string action name to CanvasAction enum (config-driven)
-    pub fn from_string(action: &str) -> Self {
-        match action {
-            "delete_char_backward" => Self::DeleteBackward,
-            "delete_char_forward" => Self::DeleteForward,
-            "move_left" => Self::MoveLeft,
-            "move_right" => Self::MoveRight,
-            "move_up" => Self::MoveUp,
-            "move_down" => Self::MoveDown,
-            "move_line_start" => Self::MoveLineStart,
-            "move_line_end" => Self::MoveLineEnd,
-            "move_first_line" => Self::MoveFirstLine,
-            "move_last_line" => Self::MoveLastLine,
-            "move_word_next" => Self::MoveWordNext,
-            "move_word_end" => Self::MoveWordEnd,
-            "move_word_prev" => Self::MoveWordPrev,
-            "move_word_end_prev" => Self::MoveWordEndPrev,
-            "next_field" => Self::NextField,
-            "prev_field" => Self::PrevField,
-            "trigger_autocomplete" => Self::TriggerAutocomplete,
-            "suggestion_up" => Self::SuggestionUp,
-            "suggestion_down" => Self::SuggestionDown,
-            "select_suggestion" => Self::SelectSuggestion,
-            "exit_suggestions" => Self::ExitSuggestions,
-            _ => Self::Custom(action.to_string()),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+/// Result type for canvas actions
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub enum ActionResult {
-    Success(Option<String>),
-    HandledByFeature(String),
-    RequiresContext(String),
+    Success,
+    Message(String),
+    HandledByApp(String),
+    HandledByFeature(String), // Keep for compatibility
    Error(String),
 }

 impl ActionResult {
    pub fn success() -> Self {
-        Self::Success(None)
+        Self::Success
    }

    pub fn success_with_message(msg: &str) -> Self {
-        Self::Success(Some(msg.to_string()))
+        Self::Message(msg.to_string())
+    }
+
+    pub fn handled_by_app(msg: &str) -> Self {
+        Self::HandledByApp(msg.to_string())
    }

    pub fn error(msg: &str) -> Self {
-        Self::Error(msg.into())
+        Self::Error(msg.to_string())
    }

    pub fn is_success(&self) -> bool {
-        matches!(self, Self::Success(_) | Self::HandledByFeature(_))
+        matches!(self, Self::Success | Self::Message(_) | Self::HandledByApp(_) | Self::HandledByFeature(_))
    }

    pub fn message(&self) -> Option<&str> {
        match self {
-            Self::Success(msg) => msg.as_deref(),
-            Self::HandledByFeature(msg) => Some(msg),
-            Self::RequiresContext(msg) => Some(msg),
-            Self::Error(msg) => Some(msg),
+            Self::Message(msg) | Self::HandledByApp(msg) | Self::HandledByFeature(msg) | Self::Error(msg) => Some(msg),
+            Self::Success => None,
        }
    }
 }
+
+impl CanvasAction {
+    /// Get a human-readable description of this action
+    pub fn description(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::MoveLeft => "move left",
+            Self::MoveRight => "move right",
+            Self::MoveUp => "move up",
+            Self::MoveDown => "move down",
+            Self::MoveWordNext => "next word",
+            Self::MoveWordPrev => "previous word",
+            Self::MoveWordEnd => "word end",
+            Self::MoveWordEndPrev => "previous word end",
+            Self::MoveLineStart => "line start",
+            Self::MoveLineEnd => "line end",
+            Self::NextField => "next field",
+            Self::PrevField => "previous field",
+            Self::MoveFirstLine => "first field",
+            Self::MoveLastLine => "last field",
+            Self::InsertChar(_c) => "insert character",
+            Self::DeleteBackward => "delete backward",
+            Self::DeleteForward => "delete forward",
+            Self::TriggerAutocomplete => "trigger autocomplete",
+            Self::SuggestionUp => "suggestion up",
+            Self::SuggestionDown => "suggestion down",
+            Self::SelectSuggestion => "select suggestion",
+            Self::ExitSuggestions => "exit suggestions",
+            Self::Custom(_name) => "custom action",
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get all movement-related actions
+    pub fn movement_actions() -> Vec<CanvasAction> {
+        vec![
+            Self::MoveLeft,
+            Self::MoveRight,
+            Self::MoveUp,
+            Self::MoveDown,
+            Self::MoveWordNext,
+            Self::MoveWordPrev,
+            Self::MoveWordEnd,
+            Self::MoveWordEndPrev,
+            Self::MoveLineStart,
+            Self::MoveLineEnd,
+            Self::NextField,
+            Self::PrevField,
+            Self::MoveFirstLine,
+            Self::MoveLastLine,
+        ]
+    }
+
+    /// Get all editing-related actions
+    pub fn editing_actions() -> Vec<CanvasAction> {
+        vec![
+            Self::InsertChar(' '), // Example char
+            Self::DeleteBackward,
+            Self::DeleteForward,
+        ]
+    }
+
+    /// Get all autocomplete-related actions
+    pub fn autocomplete_actions() -> Vec<CanvasAction> {
+        vec![
+            Self::TriggerAutocomplete,
+            Self::SuggestionUp,
+            Self::SuggestionDown,
+            Self::SelectSuggestion,
+            Self::ExitSuggestions,
+        ]
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this action modifies text content
+    pub fn is_editing_action(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self,
+            Self::InsertChar(_) |
+            Self::DeleteBackward |
+            Self::DeleteForward
+        )
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this action moves the cursor
+    pub fn is_movement_action(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self,
+            Self::MoveLeft | Self::MoveRight | Self::MoveUp | Self::MoveDown |
+            Self::MoveWordNext | Self::MoveWordPrev | Self::MoveWordEnd | Self::MoveWordEndPrev |
+            Self::MoveLineStart | Self::MoveLineEnd | Self::NextField | Self::PrevField |
+            Self::MoveFirstLine | Self::MoveLastLine
+        )
+    }
+}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/cursor.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/cursor.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+// src/canvas/cursor.rs
+//! Cursor style management for different canvas modes
+
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+use crossterm::{cursor::SetCursorStyle, execute};
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+use std::io;
+
+use crate::canvas::modes::AppMode;
+
+/// Manages cursor styles based on canvas modes
+pub struct CursorManager;
+
+impl CursorManager {
+    /// Update cursor style based on current mode
+    #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+    pub fn update_for_mode(mode: AppMode) -> io::Result<()> {
+        let style = match mode {
+            AppMode::Edit => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBar,           // Thin line for insert
+            AppMode::ReadOnly => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock,     // Block for normal
+            AppMode::Highlight => SetCursorStyle::BlinkingBlock,  // Blinking for visual
+            AppMode::General => SetCursorStyle::SteadyBlock,      // Block for general
+            AppMode::Command => SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore, // Underscore for command
+        };
+        
+        execute!(io::stdout(), style)
+    }
+
+    /// No-op when cursor-style feature is disabled
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "cursor-style"))]
+    pub fn update_for_mode(_mode: AppMode) -> io::Result<()> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Reset cursor to default on cleanup
+    #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+    pub fn reset() -> io::Result<()> {
+        execute!(io::stdout(), SetCursorStyle::DefaultUserShape)
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "cursor-style"))]
+    pub fn reset() -> io::Result<()> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/gui.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/gui.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-// canvas/src/canvas/gui.rs
+// src/canvas/gui.rs
+//! Canvas GUI updated to work with FormEditor

 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 use ratatui::{
@@ -9,28 +10,53 @@ use ratatui::{
    Frame,
 };

-use crate::canvas::state::CanvasState;
-use crate::canvas::modes::HighlightState;
-
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
-use crate::canvas::theme::CanvasTheme;
+use crate::canvas::theme::{CanvasTheme, DefaultCanvasTheme};
+use crate::canvas::modes::HighlightState;
+use crate::data_provider::DataProvider;
+use crate::editor::FormEditor;

 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 use std::cmp::{max, min};

 /// Render ONLY the canvas form fields - no autocomplete
+/// Updated to work with FormEditor instead of CanvasState trait
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
-pub fn render_canvas<T: CanvasTheme>(
+pub fn render_canvas<T: CanvasTheme, D: DataProvider>(
    f: &mut Frame,
    area: Rect,
-    form_state: &impl CanvasState,
+    editor: &FormEditor<D>,
+    theme: &T,
+) -> Option<Rect> {
+    // Convert SelectionState to HighlightState
+    let highlight_state = convert_selection_to_highlight(editor.ui_state().selection_state());
+    render_canvas_with_highlight(f, area, editor, theme, &highlight_state)
+}
+
+/// Render canvas with explicit highlight state (for advanced use)
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub fn render_canvas_with_highlight<T: CanvasTheme, D: DataProvider>(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: Rect,
+    editor: &FormEditor<D>,
    theme: &T,
-    is_edit_mode: bool,
    highlight_state: &HighlightState,
 ) -> Option<Rect> {
-    let fields: Vec<&str> = form_state.fields();
-    let current_field_idx = form_state.current_field();
-    let inputs: Vec<&String> = form_state.inputs();
+    let ui_state = editor.ui_state();
+    let data_provider = editor.data_provider();
+
+    // Build field information
+    let field_count = data_provider.field_count();
+    let mut fields: Vec<&str> = Vec::with_capacity(field_count);
+    let mut inputs: Vec<String> = Vec::with_capacity(field_count);
+
+    for i in 0..field_count {
+        fields.push(data_provider.field_name(i));
+        inputs.push(data_provider.field_value(i).to_string());
+    }
+
+    let current_field_idx = ui_state.current_field();
+    let is_edit_mode = matches!(ui_state.mode(), crate::canvas::modes::AppMode::Edit);

    render_canvas_fields(
        f,
@@ -40,14 +66,28 @@ pub fn render_canvas<T: CanvasTheme>(
        &inputs,
        theme,
        is_edit_mode,
-        highlight_state,
-        form_state.current_cursor_pos(),
-        form_state.has_unsaved_changes(),
-        |i| form_state.get_display_value_for_field(i).to_string(),
-        |i| form_state.has_display_override(i),
+        highlight_state, // Now using the actual highlight state!
+        ui_state.cursor_position(),
+        false, // TODO: track unsaved changes in editor
+        |i| {
+            data_provider.display_value(i).unwrap_or(data_provider.field_value(i)).to_string()
+        },
+        |i| data_provider.display_value(i).is_some(),
    )
 }

+/// Convert SelectionState to HighlightState for rendering
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+fn convert_selection_to_highlight(selection: &crate::canvas::state::SelectionState) -> HighlightState {
+    use crate::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+
+    match selection {
+        SelectionState::None => HighlightState::Off,
+        SelectionState::Characterwise { anchor } => HighlightState::Characterwise { anchor: *anchor },
+        SelectionState::Linewise { anchor_field } => HighlightState::Linewise { anchor_line: *anchor_field },
+    }
+}
+
 /// Core canvas field rendering
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 fn render_canvas_fields<T: CanvasTheme, F1, F2>(
@@ -55,7 +95,7 @@ fn render_canvas_fields<T: CanvasTheme, F1, F2>(
    area: Rect,
    fields: &[&str],
    current_field_idx: &usize,
-    inputs: &[&String],
+    inputs: &[String],
    theme: &T,
    is_edit_mode: bool,
    highlight_state: &HighlightState,
@@ -112,7 +152,7 @@ where
    // Render field values and return active field rect
    render_field_values(
        f,
-        input_rows.to_vec(), // Fix: Convert Rc<[Rect]> to Vec<Rect>
+        input_rows.to_vec(),
        inputs,
        current_field_idx,
        theme,
@@ -154,7 +194,7 @@ fn render_field_labels<T: CanvasTheme>(
 fn render_field_values<T: CanvasTheme, F1, F2>(
    f: &mut Frame,
    input_rows: Vec<Rect>,
-    inputs: &[&String],
+    inputs: &[String],
    current_field_idx: &usize,
    theme: &T,
    highlight_state: &HighlightState,
@@ -171,7 +211,7 @@ where
    for (i, _input) in inputs.iter().enumerate() {
        let is_active = i == *current_field_idx;
        let text = get_display_value(i);
-        
+
        // Apply highlighting
        let line = apply_highlighting(
            &text,
@@ -213,11 +253,7 @@ fn apply_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
        HighlightState::Off => {
            Line::from(Span::styled(
                text,
-                if is_active {
-                    Style::default().fg(theme.highlight())
-                } else {
-                    Style::default().fg(theme.fg())
-                },
+                Style::default().fg(theme.fg())
            ))
        }
        HighlightState::Characterwise { anchor } => {
@@ -229,7 +265,7 @@ fn apply_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    }
 }

-/// Apply characterwise highlighting
+/// Apply characterwise highlighting - PROPER VIM-LIKE VERSION
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 fn apply_characterwise_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    text: &'a str,
@@ -245,15 +281,19 @@ fn apply_characterwise_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    let start_field = min(anchor_field, *current_field_idx);
    let end_field = max(anchor_field, *current_field_idx);

+    // Vim-like styling:
+    // - Selected text: contrasting color + background (like vim visual selection)
+    // - All other text: normal color (no special colors for active fields, etc.)
    let highlight_style = Style::default()
-        .fg(theme.highlight())
-        .bg(theme.highlight_bg())
+        .fg(theme.highlight())          // ✅ Contrasting text color for selected text
+        .bg(theme.highlight_bg())       // ✅ Background for selected text
        .add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD);
-    let normal_style_in_highlight = Style::default().fg(theme.highlight());
-    let normal_style_outside = Style::default().fg(theme.fg());
+
+    let normal_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg()); // ✅ Normal text color everywhere else

    if field_index >= start_field && field_index <= end_field {
        if start_field == end_field {
+            // Single field selection
            let (start_char, end_char) = if anchor_field == *current_field_idx {
                (min(anchor_char, current_cursor_pos), max(anchor_char, current_cursor_pos))
            } else if anchor_field < *current_field_idx {
@@ -273,23 +313,64 @@ fn apply_characterwise_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
            let after: String = text.chars().skip(clamped_end + 1).collect();

            Line::from(vec![
-                Span::styled(before, normal_style_in_highlight),
-                Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style),
-                Span::styled(after, normal_style_in_highlight),
+                Span::styled(before, normal_style),         // Normal text color
+                Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style), // Contrasting color + background
+                Span::styled(after, normal_style),          // Normal text color
            ])
        } else {
            // Multi-field selection
-            Line::from(Span::styled(text, highlight_style))
+            if field_index == anchor_field {
+                if anchor_field < *current_field_idx {
+                    let clamped_start = anchor_char.min(text_len);
+                    let before: String = text.chars().take(clamped_start).collect();
+                    let highlighted: String = text.chars().skip(clamped_start).collect();
+
+                    Line::from(vec![
+                        Span::styled(before, normal_style),
+                        Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style),
+                    ])
+                } else {
+                    let clamped_end = anchor_char.min(text_len);
+                    let highlighted: String = text.chars().take(clamped_end + 1).collect();
+                    let after: String = text.chars().skip(clamped_end + 1).collect();
+
+                    Line::from(vec![
+                        Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style),
+                        Span::styled(after, normal_style),
+                    ])
+                }
+            } else if field_index == *current_field_idx {
+                if anchor_field < *current_field_idx {
+                    let clamped_end = current_cursor_pos.min(text_len);
+                    let highlighted: String = text.chars().take(clamped_end + 1).collect();
+                    let after: String = text.chars().skip(clamped_end + 1).collect();
+
+                    Line::from(vec![
+                        Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style),
+                        Span::styled(after, normal_style),
+                    ])
+                } else {
+                    let clamped_start = current_cursor_pos.min(text_len);
+                    let before: String = text.chars().take(clamped_start).collect();
+                    let highlighted: String = text.chars().skip(clamped_start).collect();
+
+                    Line::from(vec![
+                        Span::styled(before, normal_style),
+                        Span::styled(highlighted, highlight_style),
+                    ])
+                }
+            } else {
+                // Middle field: highlight entire field
+                Line::from(Span::styled(text, highlight_style))
+            }
        }
    } else {
-        Line::from(Span::styled(
-            text,
-            if is_active { normal_style_in_highlight } else { normal_style_outside }
-        ))
+        // Outside selection: always normal text color (no special active field color)
+        Line::from(Span::styled(text, normal_style))
    }
 }

-/// Apply linewise highlighting
+/// Apply linewise highlighting - PROPER VIM-LIKE VERSION
 #[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 fn apply_linewise_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
    text: &'a str,
@@ -301,21 +382,23 @@ fn apply_linewise_highlighting<'a, T: CanvasTheme>(
 ) -> Line<'a> {
    let start_field = min(*anchor_line, *current_field_idx);
    let end_field = max(*anchor_line, *current_field_idx);
-    
+
+    // Vim-like styling:
+    // - Selected lines: contrasting text color + background
+    // - All other lines: normal text color (no special active field color)
    let highlight_style = Style::default()
-        .fg(theme.highlight())
-        .bg(theme.highlight_bg())
+        .fg(theme.highlight())          // ✅ Contrasting text color for selected text
+        .bg(theme.highlight_bg())       // ✅ Background for selected text
        .add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD);
-    let normal_style_in_highlight = Style::default().fg(theme.highlight());
-    let normal_style_outside = Style::default().fg(theme.fg());
+
+    let normal_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg()); // ✅ Normal text color everywhere else

    if field_index >= start_field && field_index <= end_field {
+        // Selected line: contrasting text color + background
        Line::from(Span::styled(text, highlight_style))
    } else {
-        Line::from(Span::styled(
-            text,
-            if is_active { normal_style_in_highlight } else { normal_style_outside }
-        ))
+        // Normal line: normal text color (no special active field color)
+        Line::from(Span::styled(text, normal_style))
    }
 }

@@ -336,3 +419,14 @@ fn set_cursor_position(
    let cursor_y = field_rect.y;
    f.set_cursor_position((cursor_x, cursor_y));
 }
+
+/// Set default theme if custom not specified
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub fn render_canvas_default<D: DataProvider>(
+    f: &mut Frame,
+    area: Rect,
+    editor: &FormEditor<D>,
+) -> Option<Rect> {
+    let theme = DefaultCanvasTheme::default();
+    render_canvas(f, area, editor, &theme)
+}
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/mod.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/mod.rs
@@ -1,20 +1,19 @@
 // src/canvas/mod.rs
+
 pub mod actions;
-pub mod gui;
-pub mod modes; 
 pub mod state;
+pub mod modes;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub mod gui;
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
 pub mod theme;

-// Re-export commonly used canvas types
-pub use actions::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+pub mod cursor;
+
+// Keep these exports for current functionality
 pub use modes::{AppMode, ModeManager, HighlightState};
-pub use state::{CanvasState, ActionContext};

-// Re-export the main entry point
-pub use crate::dispatcher::execute_canvas_action;
-
-#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
-pub use theme::CanvasTheme;
-
-#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
-pub use gui::render_canvas;
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+pub use cursor::CursorManager;
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/modes/manager.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/modes/manager.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 // src/modes/handlers/mode_manager.rs
 // canvas/src/modes/manager.rs

+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+use crate::canvas::CursorManager;

 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum AppMode {
@@ -30,4 +32,39 @@ impl ModeManager {
    pub fn can_enter_highlight_mode(current_mode: AppMode) -> bool {
        matches!(current_mode, AppMode::ReadOnly)
    }
+
+
+    /// Transition to new mode with automatic cursor update (when cursor-style feature enabled)
+    pub fn transition_to_mode(current_mode: AppMode, new_mode: AppMode) -> std::io::Result<AppMode> {
+        if current_mode != new_mode {
+            #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+            {
+                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(new_mode);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(new_mode)
+    }
+
+    /// Enter highlight mode with cursor styling
+    pub fn enter_highlight_mode_with_cursor(current_mode: AppMode) -> std::io::Result<bool> {
+        if Self::can_enter_highlight_mode(current_mode) {
+            #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+            {
+                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::Highlight);
+            }
+            Ok(true)
+        } else {
+            Ok(false)
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Exit highlight mode with cursor styling
+    pub fn exit_highlight_mode_with_cursor() -> std::io::Result<AppMode> {
+        let new_mode = AppMode::ReadOnly;
+        #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+        {
+            let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(new_mode);
+        }
+        Ok(new_mode)
+    }
 }
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/state.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/state.rs
@@ -1,117 +1,137 @@
 // src/canvas/state.rs
-//! Canvas state trait and related types
-//! 
-//! This module defines the core trait that any form or input system must implement
-//! to work with the canvas library.
+//! Library-owned UI state - user never directly modifies this

-use crate::canvas::actions::CanvasAction;
 use crate::canvas::modes::AppMode;

-/// Context information passed to feature-specific action handlers
-#[derive(Debug)]
-pub struct ActionContext {
-    /// Original key code that triggered this action (for backwards compatibility)
-    pub key_code: Option<crossterm::event::KeyCode>,
-    /// Current ideal cursor column for vertical movement
-    pub ideal_cursor_column: usize,
-    /// Current input text
-    pub current_input: String,
-    /// Current field index
-    pub current_field: usize,
+/// Library-owned UI state - user never directly modifies this
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct EditorState {
+    // Navigation state
+    pub(crate) current_field: usize,
+    pub(crate) cursor_pos: usize,
+    pub(crate) ideal_cursor_column: usize,
+    
+    // Mode state  
+    pub(crate) current_mode: AppMode,
+    
+    // Autocomplete state
+    pub(crate) autocomplete: AutocompleteUIState,
+    
+    // Selection state (for vim visual mode)
+    pub(crate) selection: SelectionState,
 }

-/// Core trait that any form-like state must implement to work with canvas
-/// 
-/// This trait enables the same mode behaviors (edit, read-only, highlight) to work
-/// across any implementation - login forms, data entry forms, configuration screens, etc.
-/// 
-/// # Required Implementation
-/// 
-/// Your struct needs to track:
-/// - Current field index and cursor position
-/// - All input field values 
-/// - Current interaction mode
-/// - Whether there are unsaved changes
-/// 
-/// # Example Implementation
-/// 
-/// ```rust
-/// struct MyForm {
-///     fields: Vec<String>,
-///     current_field: usize, 
-///     cursor_pos: usize,
-///     mode: AppMode,
-///     dirty: bool,
-/// }
-/// 
-/// impl CanvasState for MyForm {
-///     fn current_field(&self) -> usize { self.current_field }
-///     fn current_cursor_pos(&self) -> usize { self.cursor_pos }
-///     // ... implement other required methods
-/// }
-/// ```
-pub trait CanvasState {
-    // --- Core Navigation ---
-    
-    /// Get current field index (0-based)
-    fn current_field(&self) -> usize;
-    
-    /// Get current cursor position within the current field
-    fn current_cursor_pos(&self) -> usize;
-    
-    /// Set current field index (should clamp to valid range)
-    fn set_current_field(&mut self, index: usize);
-    
-    /// Set cursor position within current field (should clamp to valid range)
-    fn set_current_cursor_pos(&mut self, pos: usize);
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct AutocompleteUIState {
+    pub(crate) is_active: bool,
+    pub(crate) is_loading: bool,
+    pub(crate) selected_index: Option<usize>,
+    pub(crate) active_field: Option<usize>,
+}

-    // --- Mode Information ---
-    
-    /// Get current interaction mode (edit, read-only, highlight, etc.)
-    fn current_mode(&self) -> AppMode;
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum SelectionState {
+    None,
+    Characterwise { anchor: (usize, usize) },
+    Linewise { anchor_field: usize },
+}

-    // --- Data Access ---
+impl EditorState {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            current_field: 0,
+            cursor_pos: 0,
+            ideal_cursor_column: 0,
+            current_mode: AppMode::Edit,
+            autocomplete: AutocompleteUIState {
+                is_active: false,
+                is_loading: false,
+                selected_index: None,
+                active_field: None,
+            },
+            selection: SelectionState::None,
+        }
+    }
    
-    /// Get immutable reference to current field's text
-    fn get_current_input(&self) -> &str;
+    // ===================================================================
+    // READ-ONLY ACCESS: User can fetch UI state for compatibility
+    // ===================================================================
    
-    /// Get mutable reference to current field's text
-    fn get_current_input_mut(&mut self) -> &mut String;
+    /// Get current field index (for user's business logic)
+    pub fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.current_field
+    }
    
-    /// Get all input values as immutable references
-    fn inputs(&self) -> Vec<&String>;
-    
-    /// Get all field names/labels
-    fn fields(&self) -> Vec<&str>;
-
-    // --- State Management ---
-    
-    /// Check if there are unsaved changes
-    fn has_unsaved_changes(&self) -> bool;
-    
-    /// Mark whether there are unsaved changes
-    fn set_has_unsaved_changes(&mut self, changed: bool);
-
-    // --- Optional Overrides ---
-
-    /// Handle application-specific actions not covered by standard handlers
-    /// Return Some(message) if the action was handled, None to use standard handling
-    fn handle_feature_action(&mut self, _action: &CanvasAction, _context: &ActionContext) -> Option<String> {
-        None // Default: no custom handling
+    /// Get current cursor position (for user's business logic)  
+    pub fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.cursor_pos
    }

-    /// Get display value for a field (may differ from actual value)
-    /// Used for things like password masking or computed display values
-    fn get_display_value_for_field(&self, index: usize) -> &str {
-        self.inputs()
-            .get(index)
-            .map(|s| s.as_str())
-            .unwrap_or("")
+    /// Get ideal cursor column (for vim-like behavior)
+    pub fn ideal_cursor_column(&self) -> usize {  // ADD THIS
+        self.ideal_cursor_column
    }
-
-    /// Check if a field has a custom display value
-    /// Return true if get_display_value_for_field returns something different than the actual value
-    fn has_display_override(&self, _index: usize) -> bool {
-        false
+    
+    /// Get current mode (for user's business logic)
+    pub fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.current_mode
+    }
+    
+    /// Check if autocomplete is active (for user's business logic)
+    pub fn is_autocomplete_active(&self) -> bool {
+        self.autocomplete.is_active
+    }
+    
+    /// Check if autocomplete is loading (for user's business logic)
+    pub fn is_autocomplete_loading(&self) -> bool {
+        self.autocomplete.is_loading
+    }
+    
+    /// Get selection state (for user's business logic)
+    pub fn selection_state(&self) -> &SelectionState {
+        &self.selection
+    }
+    
+    // ===================================================================
+    // INTERNAL MUTATIONS: Only library modifies these
+    // ===================================================================
+    
+    pub(crate) fn move_to_field(&mut self, field_index: usize, field_count: usize) {
+        if field_index < field_count {
+            self.current_field = field_index;
+            // Reset cursor to safe position - will be clamped by movement logic
+            self.cursor_pos = 0;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    pub(crate) fn set_cursor(&mut self, position: usize, max_position: usize, for_edit_mode: bool) {
+        if for_edit_mode {
+            // Edit mode: can go past end for insertion
+            self.cursor_pos = position.min(max_position);
+        } else {
+            // ReadOnly/Highlight: stay within text bounds
+            self.cursor_pos = position.min(max_position.saturating_sub(1));
+        }
+        self.ideal_cursor_column = self.cursor_pos;
+    }
+    
+    pub(crate) fn activate_autocomplete(&mut self, field_index: usize) {
+        self.autocomplete.is_active = true;
+        self.autocomplete.is_loading = true;
+        self.autocomplete.active_field = Some(field_index);
+        self.autocomplete.selected_index = None;
+    }
+    
+    pub(crate) fn deactivate_autocomplete(&mut self) {
+        self.autocomplete.is_active = false;
+        self.autocomplete.is_loading = false;
+        self.autocomplete.active_field = None;
+        self.autocomplete.selected_index = None;
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for EditorState {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
    }
 }
--- a/canvas/src/canvas/theme.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/canvas/theme.rs
@@ -15,3 +15,36 @@ pub trait CanvasTheme {
    fn highlight_bg(&self) -> Color;
    fn warning(&self) -> Color;
 }
+
+
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Default)]
+pub struct DefaultCanvasTheme;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+impl CanvasTheme for DefaultCanvasTheme {
+    fn bg(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Black
+    }
+    fn fg(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::White
+    }
+    fn border(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::DarkGray
+    }
+    fn accent(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Cyan
+    }
+    fn secondary(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Gray
+    }
+    fn highlight(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Yellow
+    }
+    fn highlight_bg(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Blue
+    }
+    fn warning(&self) -> Color {
+        Color::Red
+    }
+}
--- a/canvas/src/config/config.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/config/config.rs
@@ -1,665 +0,0 @@
-// src/config/config.rs
-use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
-use anyhow::{Context, Result};
-
-// Import from sibling modules
-use super::registry::ActionRegistry;
-use super::validation::{ConfigValidator, ValidationError, ValidationResult, ValidationWarning};
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct CanvasKeybindings {
-    pub edit: HashMap<String, Vec<String>>,
-    pub read_only: HashMap<String, Vec<String>>,
-    pub global: HashMap<String, Vec<String>>,
-}
-
-impl Default for CanvasKeybindings {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            edit: HashMap::new(),
-            read_only: HashMap::new(),
-            global: HashMap::new(),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct CanvasBehavior {
-    pub confirm_on_save: bool,
-    pub auto_indent: bool,
-    pub wrap_search: bool,
-    pub wrap_around_fields: bool,
-}
-
-impl Default for CanvasBehavior {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            confirm_on_save: true,
-            auto_indent: true,
-            wrap_search: true,
-            wrap_around_fields: true,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct CanvasAppearance {
-    pub line_numbers: bool,
-    pub syntax_highlighting: bool,
-    pub current_line_highlight: bool,
-}
-
-impl Default for CanvasAppearance {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            line_numbers: true,
-            syntax_highlighting: true,
-            current_line_highlight: true,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct CanvasConfig {
-    pub keybindings: CanvasKeybindings,
-    pub behavior: CanvasBehavior,
-    pub appearance: CanvasAppearance,
-}
-
-impl Default for CanvasConfig {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            keybindings: CanvasKeybindings::with_vim_defaults(),
-            behavior: CanvasBehavior::default(),
-            appearance: CanvasAppearance::default(),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl CanvasKeybindings {
-    /// Generate complete vim defaults from introspection system
-    /// This ensures defaults are always in sync with actual handler capabilities
-    pub fn with_vim_defaults() -> Self {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        Self::generate_from_registry(&registry)
-    }
-
-    /// Generate keybindings from action registry (used by both defaults and config generation)
-    /// This is the single source of truth for what keybindings should exist
-    fn generate_from_registry(registry: &ActionRegistry) -> Self {
-        let mut keybindings = Self::default();
-
-        // Generate keybindings for each mode discovered by introspection
-        for (mode_name, mode_registry) in &registry.modes {
-            let mode_bindings = match mode_name.as_str() {
-                "edit" => &mut keybindings.edit,
-                "read_only" => &mut keybindings.read_only,
-                "highlight" => &mut keybindings.global, // Highlight actions go in global
-                _ => {
-                    // Handle any future modes discovered by introspection
-                    eprintln!("Warning: Unknown mode '{}' discovered by introspection", mode_name);
-                    continue;
-                }
-            };
-
-            // Add ALL required actions
-            for (action_name, action_spec) in &mode_registry.required {
-                if !action_spec.examples.is_empty() {
-                    mode_bindings.insert(
-                        action_name.clone(),
-                        action_spec.examples.clone()
-                    );
-                }
-            }
-
-            // Add ALL optional actions
-            for (action_name, action_spec) in &mode_registry.optional {
-                if !action_spec.examples.is_empty() {
-                    mode_bindings.insert(
-                        action_name.clone(),
-                        action_spec.examples.clone()
-                    );
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        keybindings
-    }
-
-    /// Generate a minimal fallback configuration if introspection fails
-    /// This should rarely be used, but provides safety net
-    fn minimal_fallback() -> Self {
-        let mut keybindings = Self::default();
-
-        // Absolute minimum required for basic functionality
-        keybindings.read_only.insert("move_left".to_string(), vec!["h".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.read_only.insert("move_right".to_string(), vec!["l".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.read_only.insert("move_up".to_string(), vec!["k".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.read_only.insert("move_down".to_string(), vec!["j".to_string()]);
-
-        keybindings.edit.insert("delete_char_backward".to_string(), vec!["Backspace".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.edit.insert("move_left".to_string(), vec!["Left".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.edit.insert("move_right".to_string(), vec!["Right".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.edit.insert("move_up".to_string(), vec!["Up".to_string()]);
-        keybindings.edit.insert("move_down".to_string(), vec!["Down".to_string()]);
-
-        keybindings
-    }
-
-    /// Validate that generated keybindings match the current introspection state
-    /// This helps catch when handlers change but defaults become stale
-    pub fn validate_against_introspection(&self) -> Result<(), Vec<String>> {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        let expected = Self::generate_from_registry(&registry);
-        let mut errors = Vec::new();
-
-        // Check each mode
-        for (mode_name, expected_bindings) in [
-            ("edit", &expected.edit),
-            ("read_only", &expected.read_only),
-            ("global", &expected.global),
-        ] {
-            let actual_bindings = match mode_name {
-                "edit" => &self.edit,
-                "read_only" => &self.read_only,
-                "global" => &self.global,
-                _ => continue,
-            };
-
-            // Check for missing actions
-            for action_name in expected_bindings.keys() {
-                if !actual_bindings.contains_key(action_name) {
-                    errors.push(format!(
-                        "Missing action '{}' in {} mode (expected by introspection)",
-                        action_name, mode_name
-                    ));
-                }
-            }
-
-            // Check for unexpected actions
-            for action_name in actual_bindings.keys() {
-                if !expected_bindings.contains_key(action_name) {
-                    errors.push(format!(
-                        "Unexpected action '{}' in {} mode (not found in introspection)",
-                        action_name, mode_name
-                    ));
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        if errors.is_empty() {
-            Ok(())
-        } else {
-            Err(errors)
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl CanvasConfig {
-    /// Enhanced load method with introspection validation
-    pub fn load() -> Self {
-        match Self::load_and_validate() {
-            Ok(config) => config,
-            Err(e) => {
-                eprintln!("Failed to load config file: {}", e);
-                eprintln!("Using auto-generated defaults from introspection");
-                Self::default()
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Load and validate configuration with enhanced introspection checks
-    pub fn load_and_validate() -> Result<Self> {
-        // Try to load canvas_config.toml from current directory
-        let config = if let Ok(config) = Self::from_file(std::path::Path::new("canvas_config.toml")) {
-            config
-        } else {
-            // Use auto-generated defaults if file doesn't exist
-            eprintln!("Config file not found, using auto-generated defaults");
-            Self::default()
-        };
-
-        // Validate the configuration against current introspection state
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-
-        // Validate handlers are working correctly
-        if let Err(handler_errors) = registry.validate_against_implementation() {
-            eprintln!("Handler validation warnings:");
-            for error in handler_errors {
-                eprintln!("  - {}", error);
-            }
-        }
-
-        // Validate the configuration against the dynamic registry
-        let validator = ConfigValidator::new(registry);
-        let validation_result = validator.validate_keybindings(&config.keybindings);
-
-        if !validation_result.is_valid {
-            eprintln!("Configuration validation failed:");
-            validator.print_validation_result(&validation_result);
-        } else if !validation_result.warnings.is_empty() {
-            eprintln!("Configuration validation warnings:");
-            validator.print_validation_result(&validation_result);
-        }
-
-        // Optional: Validate that our defaults match introspection
-        if let Err(sync_errors) = config.keybindings.validate_against_introspection() {
-            eprintln!("Default keybindings out of sync with introspection:");
-            for error in sync_errors {
-                eprintln!("  - {}", error);
-            }
-        }
-
-        Ok(config)
-    }
-
-    /// Generate a complete configuration template that matches current defaults
-    /// This ensures the generated config file has the same content as defaults
-    pub fn generate_complete_template() -> String {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        let defaults = CanvasKeybindings::generate_from_registry(&registry);
-
-        let mut template = String::new();
-        template.push_str("# Canvas Library Configuration\n");
-        template.push_str("# Auto-generated from handler introspection\n");
-        template.push_str("# This config contains ALL available actions\n\n");
-
-        // Generate sections for each mode
-        for (mode_name, bindings) in [
-            ("read_only", &defaults.read_only),
-            ("edit", &defaults.edit),
-            ("global", &defaults.global),
-        ] {
-            if bindings.is_empty() {
-                continue;
-            }
-
-            template.push_str(&format!("[keybindings.{}]\n", mode_name));
-
-            // Get mode registry for categorization
-            if let Some(mode_registry) = registry.get_mode_registry(mode_name) {
-                // Required actions first
-                let mut found_required = false;
-                for (action_name, keybindings) in bindings {
-                    if mode_registry.required.contains_key(action_name) {
-                        if !found_required {
-                            template.push_str("# Required\n");
-                            found_required = true;
-                        }
-                        template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n", action_name, keybindings));
-                    }
-                }
-
-                // Optional actions second
-                let mut found_optional = false;
-                for (action_name, keybindings) in bindings {
-                    if mode_registry.optional.contains_key(action_name) {
-                        if !found_optional {
-                            template.push_str("# Optional\n");
-                            found_optional = true;
-                        }
-                        template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n", action_name, keybindings));
-                    }
-                }
-            } else {
-                // Fallback: just list all actions
-                for (action_name, keybindings) in bindings {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n", action_name, keybindings));
-                }
-            }
-
-            template.push('\n');
-        }
-
-        template
-    }
-
-    /// Generate config that only contains actions different from defaults
-    /// Useful for minimal user configs
-    pub fn generate_minimal_template() -> String {
-        let defaults = CanvasKeybindings::with_vim_defaults();
-
-        let mut template = String::new();
-        template.push_str("# Minimal Canvas Configuration\n");
-        template.push_str("# Only uncomment and modify the keybindings you want to change\n");
-        template.push_str("# All other actions will use their default vim-style keybindings\n\n");
-
-        for (mode_name, bindings) in [
-            ("read_only", &defaults.read_only),
-            ("edit", &defaults.edit),
-            ("global", &defaults.global),
-        ] {
-            if bindings.is_empty() {
-                continue;
-            }
-
-            template.push_str(&format!("# [keybindings.{}]\n", mode_name));
-
-            for (action_name, keybindings) in bindings {
-                template.push_str(&format!("# {} = {:?}\n", action_name, keybindings));
-            }
-
-            template.push('\n');
-        }
-
-        template
-    }
-
-    /// Generate template from actual handler capabilities (legacy method for compatibility)
-    pub fn generate_template() -> String {
-        Self::generate_complete_template()
-    }
-
-    /// Generate clean template from actual handler capabilities (legacy method for compatibility)
-    pub fn generate_clean_template() -> String {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        
-        // Validate handlers first
-        if let Err(errors) = registry.validate_against_implementation() {
-            for error in errors {
-                eprintln!("   - {}", error);
-            }
-        }
-
-        registry.generate_clean_template()
-    }
-
-    /// Validate current configuration against actual implementation
-    pub fn validate(&self) -> ValidationResult {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        let validator = ConfigValidator::new(registry);
-        validator.validate_keybindings(&self.keybindings)
-    }
-
-    /// Print validation results for current config
-    pub fn print_validation(&self) {
-        let registry = ActionRegistry::from_handlers();
-        let validator = ConfigValidator::new(registry);
-        let result = validator.validate_keybindings(&self.keybindings);
-        validator.print_validation_result(&result);
-    }
-
-    /// Load from TOML string
-    pub fn from_toml(toml_str: &str) -> Result<Self> {
-        toml::from_str(toml_str)
-            .context("Failed to parse TOML configuration")
-    }
-
-    /// Load from file
-    pub fn from_file(path: &std::path::Path) -> Result<Self> {
-        let contents = std::fs::read_to_string(path)
-            .context("Failed to read config file")?;
-        Self::from_toml(&contents)
-    }
-
-    /// Check if autocomplete should auto-trigger (simple logic)
-    pub fn should_auto_trigger_autocomplete(&self) -> bool {
-        // If trigger_autocomplete keybinding exists anywhere, use manual mode only
-        // If no trigger_autocomplete keybinding, use auto-trigger mode
-        !self.has_trigger_autocomplete_keybinding()
-    }
-
-    /// Check if user has configured manual trigger keybinding
-    pub fn has_trigger_autocomplete_keybinding(&self) -> bool {
-        self.keybindings.edit.contains_key("trigger_autocomplete") ||
-        self.keybindings.read_only.contains_key("trigger_autocomplete") ||
-        self.keybindings.global.contains_key("trigger_autocomplete")
-    }
-
-    /// Get action for key in read-only mode
-    pub fn get_read_only_action(&self, key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers) -> Option<&str> {
-        self.get_action_in_mode(&self.keybindings.read_only, key, modifiers)
-            .or_else(|| self.get_action_in_mode(&self.keybindings.global, key, modifiers))
-    }
-
-    /// Get action for key in edit mode
-    pub fn get_edit_action(&self, key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers) -> Option<&str> {
-        self.get_action_in_mode(&self.keybindings.edit, key, modifiers)
-            .or_else(|| self.get_action_in_mode(&self.keybindings.global, key, modifiers))
-    }
-
-    /// Get action for key (mode-aware)
-    pub fn get_action_for_key(&self, key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers, is_edit_mode: bool, _has_suggestions: bool) -> Option<&str> {
-        // Check mode-specific
-        if is_edit_mode {
-            self.get_edit_action(key, modifiers)
-        } else {
-            self.get_read_only_action(key, modifiers)
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn get_action_in_mode<'a>(&self, mode_bindings: &'a HashMap<String, Vec<String>>, key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers) -> Option<&'a str> {
-        for (action, bindings) in mode_bindings {
-            for binding in bindings {
-                if self.matches_keybinding(binding, key, modifiers) {
-                    return Some(action);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        None
-    }
-
-    fn matches_keybinding(&self, binding: &str, key: KeyCode, modifiers: KeyModifiers) -> bool {
-        // Special handling for shift+character combinations
-        if binding.to_lowercase().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) {
-                        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() {
-                // Navigation keys
-                "left" => key == KeyCode::Left,
-                "right" => key == KeyCode::Right,
-                "up" => key == KeyCode::Up,
-                "down" => key == KeyCode::Down,
-                "home" => key == KeyCode::Home,
-                "end" => key == KeyCode::End,
-                "pageup" | "pgup" => key == KeyCode::PageUp,
-                "pagedown" | "pgdn" => key == KeyCode::PageDown,
-
-                // Editing keys
-                "insert" | "ins" => key == KeyCode::Insert,
-                "delete" | "del" => key == KeyCode::Delete,
-                "backspace" => key == KeyCode::Backspace,
-
-                // Tab keys
-                "tab" => key == KeyCode::Tab,
-                "backtab" => key == KeyCode::BackTab,
-
-                // Special keys
-                "enter" | "return" => key == KeyCode::Enter,
-                "escape" | "esc" => key == KeyCode::Esc,
-                "space" => key == KeyCode::Char(' '),
-
-                // Function keys F1-F24
-                "f1" => key == KeyCode::F(1),
-                "f2" => key == KeyCode::F(2),
-                "f3" => key == KeyCode::F(3),
-                "f4" => key == KeyCode::F(4),
-                "f5" => key == KeyCode::F(5),
-                "f6" => key == KeyCode::F(6),
-                "f7" => key == KeyCode::F(7),
-                "f8" => key == KeyCode::F(8),
-                "f9" => key == KeyCode::F(9),
-                "f10" => key == KeyCode::F(10),
-                "f11" => key == KeyCode::F(11),
-                "f12" => key == KeyCode::F(12),
-                "f13" => key == KeyCode::F(13),
-                "f14" => key == KeyCode::F(14),
-                "f15" => key == KeyCode::F(15),
-                "f16" => key == KeyCode::F(16),
-                "f17" => key == KeyCode::F(17),
-                "f18" => key == KeyCode::F(18),
-                "f19" => key == KeyCode::F(19),
-                "f20" => key == KeyCode::F(20),
-                "f21" => key == KeyCode::F(21),
-                "f22" => key == KeyCode::F(22),
-                "f23" => key == KeyCode::F(23),
-                "f24" => key == KeyCode::F(24),
-
-                // Lock keys (may not work reliably in all terminals)
-                "capslock" => key == KeyCode::CapsLock,
-                "scrolllock" => key == KeyCode::ScrollLock,
-                "numlock" => key == KeyCode::NumLock,
-
-                // System keys
-                "printscreen" => key == KeyCode::PrintScreen,
-                "pause" => key == KeyCode::Pause,
-                "menu" => key == KeyCode::Menu,
-                "keypadbegin" => key == KeyCode::KeypadBegin,
-
-                // Media keys (rarely supported but included for completeness)
-                "mediaplay" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Play),
-                "mediapause" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Pause),
-                "mediaplaypause" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::PlayPause),
-                "mediareverse" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Reverse),
-                "mediastop" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Stop),
-                "mediafastforward" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::FastForward),
-                "mediarewind" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Rewind),
-                "mediatracknext" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::TrackNext),
-                "mediatrackprevious" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::TrackPrevious),
-                "mediarecord" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::Record),
-                "medialowervolume" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::LowerVolume),
-                "mediaraisevolume" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::RaiseVolume),
-                "mediamutevolume" => key == KeyCode::Media(crossterm::event::MediaKeyCode::MuteVolume),
-
-                // Modifier keys (these work better as part of combinations)
-                "leftshift" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftShift),
-                "leftcontrol" | "leftctrl" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftControl),
-                "leftalt" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftAlt),
-                "leftsuper" | "leftwindows" | "leftcmd" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftSuper),
-                "lefthyper" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftHyper),
-                "leftmeta" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::LeftMeta),
-                "rightshift" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightShift),
-                "rightcontrol" | "rightctrl" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightControl),
-                "rightalt" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightAlt),
-                "rightsuper" | "rightwindows" | "rightcmd" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightSuper),
-                "righthyper" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightHyper),
-                "rightmeta" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::RightMeta),
-                "isolevel3shift" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::IsoLevel3Shift),
-                "isolevel5shift" => key == KeyCode::Modifier(crossterm::event::ModifierKeyCode::IsoLevel5Shift),
-
-                // Multi-key sequences need special handling
-                "gg" => false, // This needs sequence handling
-                _ => {
-                    // Handle single characters and punctuation
-                    if binding.len() == 1 {
-                        if let Some(c) = binding.chars().next() {
-                            key == KeyCode::Char(c)
-                        } else {
-                            false
-                        }
-                    } else {
-                        false
-                    }
-                }
-            };
-        }
-
-        // Handle modifier combinations (like "Ctrl+F5", "Alt+Shift+A")
-        let parts: Vec<&str> = binding.split('+').collect();
-        let mut expected_modifiers = KeyModifiers::empty();
-        let mut expected_key = None;
-
-        for part in parts {
-            match part.to_lowercase().as_str() {
-                // Modifiers
-                "ctrl" | "control" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::CONTROL,
-                "shift" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::SHIFT,
-                "alt" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::ALT,
-                "super" | "windows" | "cmd" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::SUPER,
-                "hyper" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::HYPER,
-                "meta" => expected_modifiers |= KeyModifiers::META,
-
-                // Navigation keys
-                "left" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Left),
-                "right" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Right),
-                "up" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Up),
-                "down" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Down),
-                "home" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Home),
-                "end" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::End),
-                "pageup" | "pgup" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::PageUp),
-                "pagedown" | "pgdn" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::PageDown),
-
-                // Editing keys
-                "insert" | "ins" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Insert),
-                "delete" | "del" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Delete),
-                "backspace" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Backspace),
-
-                // Tab keys
-                "tab" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Tab),
-                "backtab" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::BackTab),
-
-                // Special keys
-                "enter" | "return" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Enter),
-                "escape" | "esc" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Esc),
-                "space" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Char(' ')),
-
-                // Function keys
-                "f1" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(1)),
-                "f2" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(2)),
-                "f3" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(3)),
-                "f4" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(4)),
-                "f5" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(5)),
-                "f6" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(6)),
-                "f7" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(7)),
-                "f8" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(8)),
-                "f9" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(9)),
-                "f10" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(10)),
-                "f11" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(11)),
-                "f12" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(12)),
-                "f13" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(13)),
-                "f14" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(14)),
-                "f15" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(15)),
-                "f16" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(16)),
-                "f17" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(17)),
-                "f18" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(18)),
-                "f19" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(19)),
-                "f20" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(20)),
-                "f21" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(21)),
-                "f22" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(22)),
-                "f23" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(23)),
-                "f24" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::F(24)),
-
-                // Lock keys
-                "capslock" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::CapsLock),
-                "scrolllock" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::ScrollLock),
-                "numlock" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::NumLock),
-
-                // System keys
-                "printscreen" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::PrintScreen),
-                "pause" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Pause),
-                "menu" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Menu),
-                "keypadbegin" => expected_key = Some(KeyCode::KeypadBegin),
-
-                // Single character (letters, numbers, punctuation)
-                part => {
-                    if part.len() == 1 {
-                        if let Some(c) = part.chars().next() {
-                            expected_key = Some(KeyCode::Char(c));
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        modifiers == expected_modifiers && Some(key) == expected_key
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/config/introspection.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/config/introspection.rs
@@ -1,93 +0,0 @@
-// src/config/introspection.rs
-//! Handler capability introspection system
-//! 
-//! This module provides traits and utilities for handlers to report their capabilities,
-//! enabling automatic configuration generation and validation.
-
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-
-/// Specification for a single action that a handler can perform
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct ActionSpec {
-    /// Action name (e.g., "move_left", "delete_char_backward")
-    pub name: String,
-    /// Human-readable description of what this action does
-    pub description: String,
-    /// Example keybindings for this action (e.g., ["Left", "h"])
-    pub examples: Vec<String>,
-    /// Whether this action is required for the handler to function properly
-    pub is_required: bool,
-}
-
-/// Complete capability description for a single handler
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct HandlerCapabilities {
-    /// Mode name this handler operates in (e.g., "edit", "read_only")
-    pub mode_name: String,
-    /// All actions this handler can perform
-    pub actions: Vec<ActionSpec>,
-    /// Actions handled automatically without configuration (e.g., "insert_char")
-    pub auto_handled: Vec<String>,
-}
-
-/// Trait that handlers implement to report their capabilities
-/// 
-/// This enables the configuration system to automatically discover what actions
-/// are available and validate user configurations against actual implementations.
-pub trait ActionHandlerIntrospection {
-    /// Return complete capability information for this handler
-    fn introspect() -> HandlerCapabilities;
-
-    /// Validate that this handler actually supports its claimed actions
-    /// Override this to add custom validation logic
-    fn validate_capabilities() -> Result<(), String> {
-        Ok(()) // Default: assume handler is valid
-    }
-}
-
-/// Discovers capabilities from all registered handlers
-pub struct HandlerDiscovery;
-
-impl HandlerDiscovery {
-    /// Discover capabilities from all known handlers
-    /// Add new handlers to this function as they are created
-    pub fn discover_all() -> HashMap<String, HandlerCapabilities> {
-        let mut capabilities = HashMap::new();
-
-        // Register all known handlers here
-        let edit_caps = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::edit::EditHandler::introspect();
-        capabilities.insert("edit".to_string(), edit_caps);
-
-        let readonly_caps = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::readonly::ReadOnlyHandler::introspect();
-        capabilities.insert("read_only".to_string(), readonly_caps);
-
-        let highlight_caps = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::highlight::HighlightHandler::introspect();
-        capabilities.insert("highlight".to_string(), highlight_caps);
-
-        capabilities
-    }
-
-    /// Validate all handlers support their claimed capabilities
-    pub fn validate_all_handlers() -> Result<(), Vec<String>> {
-        let mut errors = Vec::new();
-
-        // Validate each handler
-        if let Err(e) = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::edit::EditHandler::validate_capabilities() {
-            errors.push(format!("Edit handler: {}", e));
-        }
-
-        if let Err(e) = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::readonly::ReadOnlyHandler::validate_capabilities() {
-            errors.push(format!("ReadOnly handler: {}", e));
-        }
-
-        if let Err(e) = crate::canvas::actions::handlers::highlight::HighlightHandler::validate_capabilities() {
-            errors.push(format!("Highlight handler: {}", e));
-        }
-
-        if errors.is_empty() {
-            Ok(())
-        } else {
-            Err(errors)
-        }
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/config/mod.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/config/mod.rs
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-// src/config/mod.rs
-
-mod registry;
-mod config;
-mod validation;
-pub mod introspection;
-
-// Re-export everything from the main config module
-pub use registry::*;
-pub use validation::*;
-pub use config::*;
-pub use introspection::*;
--- a/canvas/src/config/registry.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/config/registry.rs
@@ -1,135 +0,0 @@
-// src/config/registry.rs
-
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use crate::config::introspection::{HandlerDiscovery, ActionSpec, HandlerCapabilities};
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct ModeRegistry {
-    pub required: HashMap<String, ActionSpec>,
-    pub optional: HashMap<String, ActionSpec>,
-    pub auto_handled: Vec<String>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct ActionRegistry {
-    pub modes: HashMap<String, ModeRegistry>,
-}
-
-impl ActionRegistry {
-    /// NEW: Create registry by discovering actual handler capabilities
-    pub fn from_handlers() -> Self {
-        let handler_capabilities = HandlerDiscovery::discover_all();
-        let mut modes = HashMap::new();
-        
-        for (mode_name, capabilities) in handler_capabilities {
-            let mode_registry = Self::build_mode_registry(capabilities);
-            modes.insert(mode_name, mode_registry);
-        }
-        
-        Self { modes }
-    }
-    
-    /// Build a mode registry from handler capabilities
-    fn build_mode_registry(capabilities: HandlerCapabilities) -> ModeRegistry {
-        let mut required = HashMap::new();
-        let mut optional = HashMap::new();
-        
-        for action_spec in capabilities.actions {
-            if action_spec.is_required {
-                required.insert(action_spec.name.clone(), action_spec);
-            } else {
-                optional.insert(action_spec.name.clone(), action_spec);
-            }
-        }
-        
-        ModeRegistry {
-            required,
-            optional,
-            auto_handled: capabilities.auto_handled,
-        }
-    }
-    
-    /// Validate that the registry matches the actual implementation
-    pub fn validate_against_implementation(&self) -> Result<(), Vec<String>> {
-        HandlerDiscovery::validate_all_handlers()
-    }
-    
-    pub fn get_mode_registry(&self, mode: &str) -> Option<&ModeRegistry> {
-        self.modes.get(mode)
-    }
-
-    pub fn all_known_actions(&self) -> Vec<String> {
-        let mut actions = Vec::new();
-        
-        for registry in self.modes.values() {
-            actions.extend(registry.required.keys().cloned());
-            actions.extend(registry.optional.keys().cloned());
-        }
-        
-        actions.sort();
-        actions.dedup();
-        actions
-    }
-
-    pub fn generate_config_template(&self) -> String {
-        let mut template = String::new();
-        template.push_str("# Canvas Library Configuration Template\n");
-        template.push_str("# Generated automatically from actual handler capabilities\n\n");
-
-        for (mode_name, registry) in &self.modes {
-            template.push_str(&format!("[keybindings.{}]\n", mode_name));
-            
-            if !registry.required.is_empty() {
-                template.push_str("# REQUIRED ACTIONS - These must be configured\n");
-                for (name, spec) in &registry.required {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("# {}\n", spec.description));
-                    template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n\n", name, spec.examples));
-                }
-            }
-            
-            if !registry.optional.is_empty() {
-                template.push_str("# OPTIONAL ACTIONS - Configure these if you want them enabled\n");
-                for (name, spec) in &registry.optional {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("# {}\n", spec.description));
-                    template.push_str(&format!("# {} = {:?}\n\n", name, spec.examples));
-                }
-            }
-            
-            if !registry.auto_handled.is_empty() {
-                template.push_str("# AUTO-HANDLED - These are handled automatically, don't configure:\n");
-                for auto_action in &registry.auto_handled {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("# {} (automatic)\n", auto_action));
-                }
-                template.push('\n');
-            }
-        }
-
-        template
-    }
-
-    pub fn generate_clean_template(&self) -> String {
-        let mut template = String::new();
-
-        for (mode_name, registry) in &self.modes {
-            template.push_str(&format!("[keybindings.{}]\n", mode_name));
-            
-            if !registry.required.is_empty() {
-                template.push_str("# Required\n");
-                for (name, spec) in &registry.required {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n", name, spec.examples));
-                }
-            }
-            
-            if !registry.optional.is_empty() {
-                template.push_str("# Optional\n");
-                for (name, spec) in &registry.optional {
-                    template.push_str(&format!("{} = {:?}\n", name, spec.examples));
-                }
-            }
-            
-            template.push('\n');
-        }
-
-        template
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/config/validation.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/config/validation.rs
@@ -1,278 +0,0 @@
-// src/config/validation.rs
-
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use thiserror::Error;
-use crate::config::registry::{ActionRegistry, ModeRegistry};
-use crate::config::CanvasKeybindings;
-
-#[derive(Error, Debug)]
-pub enum ValidationError {
-    #[error("Missing required action '{action}' in {mode} mode")]
-    MissingRequired {
-        action: String,
-        mode: String,
-        suggestion: String,
-    },
-
-    #[error("Unknown action '{action}' in {mode} mode")]
-    UnknownAction {
-        action: String,
-        mode: String,
-        similar: Vec<String>,
-    },
-
-    #[error("Multiple validation errors")]
-    Multiple(Vec<ValidationError>),
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug)]
-pub struct ValidationWarning {
-    pub message: String,
-    pub suggestion: Option<String>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug)]
-pub struct ValidationResult {
-    pub errors: Vec<ValidationError>,
-    pub warnings: Vec<ValidationWarning>,
-    pub is_valid: bool,
-}
-
-impl ValidationResult {
-    pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            errors: Vec::new(),
-            warnings: Vec::new(),
-            is_valid: true,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn add_error(&mut self, error: ValidationError) {
-        self.errors.push(error);
-        self.is_valid = false;
-    }
-
-    pub fn add_warning(&mut self, warning: ValidationWarning) {
-        self.warnings.push(warning);
-    }
-
-    pub fn merge(&mut self, other: ValidationResult) {
-        self.errors.extend(other.errors);
-        self.warnings.extend(other.warnings);
-        if !other.is_valid {
-            self.is_valid = false;
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct ConfigValidator {
-    registry: ActionRegistry,
-}
-
-impl ConfigValidator {
-    // FIXED: Accept registry parameter to match config.rs calls
-    pub fn new(registry: ActionRegistry) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            registry,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn validate_keybindings(&self, keybindings: &CanvasKeybindings) -> ValidationResult {
-        let mut result = ValidationResult::new();
-
-        // Validate each mode that exists in the registry
-        if let Some(edit_registry) = self.registry.get_mode_registry("edit") {
-            result.merge(self.validate_mode_bindings(
-                "edit",
-                &keybindings.edit,
-                edit_registry
-            ));
-        }
-
-        if let Some(readonly_registry) = self.registry.get_mode_registry("read_only") {
-            result.merge(self.validate_mode_bindings(
-                "read_only",
-                &keybindings.read_only,
-                readonly_registry
-            ));
-        }
-
-        // Skip suggestions mode if not discovered by introspection
-        // (autocomplete is separate concern as requested)
-
-        // Skip global mode if not discovered by introspection
-        // (can be added later if needed)
-
-        result
-    }
-
-    fn validate_mode_bindings(
-        &self,
-        mode_name: &str,
-        bindings: &HashMap<String, Vec<String>>,
-        registry: &ModeRegistry
-    ) -> ValidationResult {
-        let mut result = ValidationResult::new();
-
-        // Check for missing required actions
-        for (action_name, spec) in &registry.required {
-            if !bindings.contains_key(action_name) {
-                result.add_error(ValidationError::MissingRequired {
-                    action: action_name.clone(),
-                    mode: mode_name.to_string(),
-                    suggestion: format!(
-                        "Add to config: {} = {:?}",
-                        action_name,
-                        spec.examples
-                    ),
-                });
-            }
-        }
-
-        // Check for unknown actions
-        let all_known: std::collections::HashSet<_> = registry.required.keys()
-            .chain(registry.optional.keys())
-            .collect();
-
-        for action_name in bindings.keys() {
-            if !all_known.contains(action_name) {
-                let similar = self.find_similar_actions(action_name, &all_known);
-                result.add_error(ValidationError::UnknownAction {
-                    action: action_name.clone(),
-                    mode: mode_name.to_string(),
-                    similar,
-                });
-            }
-        }
-
-        // Check for empty keybinding arrays
-        for (action_name, key_list) in bindings {
-            if key_list.is_empty() {
-                result.add_warning(ValidationWarning {
-                    message: format!(
-                        "Action '{}' in {} mode has empty keybinding list",
-                        action_name, mode_name
-                    ),
-                    suggestion: Some(format!(
-                        "Either add keybindings or remove the action from config"
-                    )),
-                });
-            }
-        }
-
-        // Warn about auto-handled actions that shouldn't be in config
-        for auto_action in &registry.auto_handled {
-            if bindings.contains_key(auto_action) {
-                result.add_warning(ValidationWarning {
-                    message: format!(
-                        "Action '{}' in {} mode is auto-handled and shouldn't be in config",
-                        auto_action, mode_name
-                    ),
-                    suggestion: Some(format!(
-                        "Remove '{}' from config - it's handled automatically",
-                        auto_action
-                    )),
-                });
-            }
-        }
-
-        result
-    }
-
-    fn find_similar_actions(&self, action: &str, known_actions: &std::collections::HashSet<&String>) -> Vec<String> {
-        let mut similar = Vec::new();
-
-        for known in known_actions {
-            if self.is_similar(action, known) {
-                similar.push(known.to_string());
-            }
-        }
-
-        similar.sort();
-        similar.truncate(3); // Limit to 3 suggestions
-        similar
-    }
-
-    fn is_similar(&self, a: &str, b: &str) -> bool {
-        // Simple similarity check - could be improved with proper edit distance
-        let a_lower = a.to_lowercase();
-        let b_lower = b.to_lowercase();
-
-        // Check if one contains the other
-        if a_lower.contains(&b_lower) || b_lower.contains(&a_lower) {
-            return true;
-        }
-
-        // Check for common prefixes
-        let common_prefixes = ["move_", "delete_", "suggestion_"];
-        for prefix in &common_prefixes {
-            if a_lower.starts_with(prefix) && b_lower.starts_with(prefix) {
-                return true;
-            }
-        }
-
-        false
-    }
-
-    pub fn print_validation_result(&self, result: &ValidationResult) {
-        if result.is_valid && result.warnings.is_empty() {
-            println!("✅ Canvas configuration is valid!");
-            return;
-        }
-
-        if !result.errors.is_empty() {
-            println!("❌ Canvas configuration has errors:");
-            for error in &result.errors {
-                match error {
-                    ValidationError::MissingRequired { action, mode, suggestion } => {
-                        println!("  • Missing required action '{}' in {} mode", action, mode);
-                        println!("    💡 {}", suggestion);
-                    }
-                    ValidationError::UnknownAction { action, mode, similar } => {
-                        println!("  • Unknown action '{}' in {} mode", action, mode);
-                        if !similar.is_empty() {
-                            println!("    💡 Did you mean: {}", similar.join(", "));
-                        }
-                    }
-                    ValidationError::Multiple(_) => {
-                        println!("  • Multiple errors occurred");
-                    }
-                }
-                println!();
-            }
-        }
-
-        if !result.warnings.is_empty() {
-            println!("⚠️  Canvas configuration has warnings:");
-            for warning in &result.warnings {
-                println!("  • {}", warning.message);
-                if let Some(suggestion) = &warning.suggestion {
-                    println!("    💡 {}", suggestion);
-                }
-                println!();
-            }
-        }
-
-        if !result.is_valid {
-            println!("🔧 To generate a config template, use:");
-            println!("   CanvasConfig::generate_template()");
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn generate_missing_config(&self, keybindings: &CanvasKeybindings) -> String {
-        let mut config = String::new();
-        let validation = self.validate_keybindings(keybindings);
-
-        for error in &validation.errors {
-            if let ValidationError::MissingRequired { action, mode, suggestion } = error {
-                if config.is_empty() {
-                    config.push_str(&format!("# Missing required actions for canvas\n\n"));
-                    config.push_str(&format!("[keybindings.{}]\n", mode));
-                }
-                config.push_str(&format!("{}\n", suggestion));
-            }
-        }
-
-        config
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/data_provider.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/data_provider.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+// src/data_provider.rs
+//! Simplified user interface - only business data, no UI state
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use async_trait::async_trait;
+
+/// User implements this - only business data, no UI state
+pub trait DataProvider {
+    /// How many fields in the form
+    fn field_count(&self) -> usize;
+
+    /// Get field label/name
+    fn field_name(&self, index: usize) -> &str;
+
+    /// Get field value
+    fn field_value(&self, index: usize) -> &str;
+
+    /// Set field value (library calls this when text changes)
+    fn set_field_value(&mut self, index: usize, value: String);
+
+    /// Check if field supports autocomplete (optional)
+    fn supports_autocomplete(&self, _field_index: usize) -> bool {
+        false
+    }
+
+    /// Get display value (for password masking, etc.) - optional
+    fn display_value(&self, _index: usize) -> Option<&str> {
+        None // Default: use actual value
+    }
+}
+
+/// Optional: User implements this for autocomplete data
+#[async_trait]
+pub trait AutocompleteProvider {
+    /// Fetch autocomplete suggestions (user's business logic)
+    async fn fetch_suggestions(&mut self, field_index: usize, query: &str)
+        -> Result<Vec<SuggestionItem>>;
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct SuggestionItem {
+    pub display_text: String,
+    pub value_to_store: String,
+}
--- a/canvas/src/dispatcher.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/dispatcher.rs
@@ -1,110 +0,0 @@
-// src/dispatcher.rs
-
-use crate::canvas::state::{CanvasState, ActionContext};
-use crate::canvas::actions::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-use crate::canvas::actions::handlers::{handle_edit_action, handle_readonly_action, handle_highlight_action};
-use crate::canvas::modes::AppMode;
-use crate::config::CanvasConfig;
-use crossterm::event::{KeyCode, KeyModifiers};
-
-/// Main entry point for executing canvas actions
-pub async fn execute_canvas_action<S: CanvasState>(
-    action: CanvasAction,
-    state: &mut S,
-    ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<ActionResult> {
-    ActionDispatcher::dispatch_with_config(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, config).await
-}
-
-/// High-level action dispatcher that routes actions to mode-specific handlers
-pub struct ActionDispatcher;
-
-impl ActionDispatcher {
-    /// Dispatch any action to the appropriate mode handler
-    pub async fn dispatch<S: CanvasState>(
-        action: CanvasAction,
-        state: &mut S,
-        ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ActionResult> {
-        let config = CanvasConfig::load();
-        Self::dispatch_with_config(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, Some(&config)).await
-    }
-
-    /// Dispatch action with provided config
-    pub async fn dispatch_with_config<S: CanvasState>(
-        action: CanvasAction,
-        state: &mut S,
-        ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-        config: Option<&CanvasConfig>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ActionResult> {
-        // Check for feature-specific handling first
-        let context = ActionContext {
-            key_code: None,
-            ideal_cursor_column: *ideal_cursor_column,
-            current_input: state.get_current_input().to_string(),
-            current_field: state.current_field(),
-        };
-
-        if let Some(result) = state.handle_feature_action(&action, &context) {
-            return Ok(ActionResult::HandledByFeature(result));
-        }
-
-        // Route to mode-specific handler
-        match state.current_mode() {
-            AppMode::Edit => {
-                handle_edit_action(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, config).await
-            }
-            AppMode::ReadOnly => {
-                handle_readonly_action(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, config).await
-            }
-            AppMode::Highlight => {
-                handle_highlight_action(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, config).await
-            }
-            AppMode::General | AppMode::Command => {
-                // These modes might not handle canvas actions directly
-                Ok(ActionResult::success_with_message("Mode does not handle canvas actions"))
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Quick action dispatch from KeyCode using config
-    pub async fn dispatch_key<S: CanvasState>(
-        key: KeyCode,
-        modifiers: KeyModifiers,
-        state: &mut S,
-        ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-        is_edit_mode: bool,
-        has_suggestions: bool,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ActionResult>> {
-        let config = CanvasConfig::load();
-
-        if let Some(action_name) = config.get_action_for_key(key, modifiers, is_edit_mode, has_suggestions) {
-            let action = CanvasAction::from_string(action_name);
-            let result = Self::dispatch_with_config(action, state, ideal_cursor_column, Some(&config)).await?;
-            Ok(Some(result))
-        } else {
-            Ok(None)
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Batch dispatch multiple actions
-    pub async fn dispatch_batch<S: CanvasState>(
-        actions: Vec<CanvasAction>,
-        state: &mut S,
-        ideal_cursor_column: &mut usize,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Vec<ActionResult>> {
-        let mut results = Vec::new();
-        for action in actions {
-            let result = Self::dispatch(action, state, ideal_cursor_column).await?;
-            let is_success = result.is_success();
-            results.push(result);
-
-            // Stop on first error
-            if !is_success {
-                break;
-            }
-        }
-        Ok(results)
-    }
-}
--- a/canvas/src/editor.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/editor.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,700 @@
+// src/editor.rs
+//! Main API for the canvas library - FormEditor with library-owned state
+
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+use crate::canvas::CursorManager;
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+use crossterm;
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use crate::canvas::state::EditorState;
+use crate::data_provider::{DataProvider, AutocompleteProvider, SuggestionItem};
+use crate::canvas::modes::AppMode;
+use crate::canvas::state::SelectionState;
+
+/// Main editor that manages UI state internally and delegates data to user
+pub struct FormEditor<D: DataProvider> {
+    // Library owns all UI state
+    ui_state: EditorState,
+
+    // User owns business data
+    data_provider: D,
+
+    // Autocomplete suggestions (library manages UI, user provides data)
+    pub(crate) suggestions: Vec<SuggestionItem>,
+}
+
+impl<D: DataProvider> FormEditor<D> {
+    pub fn new(data_provider: D) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            ui_state: EditorState::new(),
+            data_provider,
+            suggestions: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // READ-ONLY ACCESS: User can fetch UI state
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Get current field index (for user's compatibility)
+    pub fn current_field(&self) -> usize {
+        self.ui_state.current_field()
+    }
+
+    /// Get current cursor position (for user's compatibility)
+    pub fn cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        self.ui_state.cursor_position()
+    }
+
+    /// Get current mode (for user's mode-dependent logic)
+    pub fn mode(&self) -> AppMode {
+        self.ui_state.mode()
+    }
+
+    /// Check if autocomplete is active (for user's logic)
+    pub fn is_autocomplete_active(&self) -> bool {
+        self.ui_state.is_autocomplete_active()
+    }
+
+    /// Get current field text (convenience method)
+    pub fn current_text(&self) -> &str {
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        if field_index < self.data_provider.field_count() {
+            self.data_provider.field_value(field_index)
+        } else {
+            ""
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get reference to UI state for rendering
+    pub fn ui_state(&self) -> &EditorState {
+        &self.ui_state
+    }
+
+    /// Get reference to data provider for rendering
+    pub fn data_provider(&self) -> &D {
+        &self.data_provider
+    }
+
+    /// Get autocomplete suggestions for rendering (read-only)
+    pub fn suggestions(&self) -> &[SuggestionItem] {
+        &self.suggestions
+    }
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // SYNC OPERATIONS: No async needed for basic editing
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Handle character insertion
+    pub fn insert_char(&mut self, ch: char) -> Result<()> {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode != AppMode::Edit {
+            return Ok(()); // Ignore in non-edit modes
+        }
+
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        let cursor_pos = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+
+        // Get current text from user
+        let mut current_text = self.data_provider.field_value(field_index).to_string();
+
+        // Insert character
+        current_text.insert(cursor_pos, ch);
+
+        // Update user's data
+        self.data_provider.set_field_value(field_index, current_text);
+
+        // Update library's UI state
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos += 1;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Handle cursor movement
+    pub fn move_left(&mut self) {
+        if self.ui_state.cursor_pos > 0 {
+            self.ui_state.cursor_pos -= 1;
+            self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_right(&mut self) {
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        let max_pos = if self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit {
+            current_text.len() // Edit mode: can go past end
+        } else {
+            current_text.len().saturating_sub(1) // ReadOnly: stay in bounds
+        };
+
+        if self.ui_state.cursor_pos < max_pos {
+            self.ui_state.cursor_pos += 1;
+            self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Handle field navigation
+    pub fn move_to_next_field(&mut self) {
+        let field_count = self.data_provider.field_count();
+        let next_field = (self.ui_state.current_field + 1) % field_count;
+        self.ui_state.move_to_field(next_field, field_count);
+
+        // Clamp cursor to new field
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        let max_pos = current_text.len();
+        self.ui_state.set_cursor(
+            self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column,
+            max_pos,
+            self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit
+        );
+    }
+
+    /// Change mode (for vim compatibility)
+    pub fn set_mode(&mut self, mode: AppMode) {
+        match (self.ui_state.current_mode, mode) {
+            // Entering highlight mode from read-only
+            (AppMode::ReadOnly, AppMode::Highlight) => {
+                self.enter_highlight_mode();
+            }
+            // Exiting highlight mode
+            (AppMode::Highlight, AppMode::ReadOnly) => {
+                self.exit_highlight_mode();
+            }
+            // Other transitions
+            (_, new_mode) => {
+                self.ui_state.current_mode = new_mode;
+                if new_mode != AppMode::Highlight {
+                    self.ui_state.selection = SelectionState::None;
+                }
+                
+                #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+                {
+                    let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(new_mode);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Enter edit mode with cursor positioned for append (vim 'a' command)
+    pub fn enter_append_mode(&mut self) {
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        // Calculate append position: always move right, even at line end
+        let append_pos = if current_text.is_empty() {
+            0
+        } else {
+            (self.ui_state.cursor_pos + 1).min(current_text.len())
+        };
+        
+        // Set cursor position for append
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = append_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = append_pos;
+        
+        // Enter edit mode (which will update cursor style)
+        self.set_mode(AppMode::Edit);
+    }
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // ASYNC OPERATIONS: Only autocomplete needs async
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Trigger autocomplete (async because it fetches data)
+    pub async fn trigger_autocomplete<A>(&mut self, provider: &mut A) -> Result<()>
+    where
+        A: AutocompleteProvider,
+    {
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+
+        if !self.data_provider.supports_autocomplete(field_index) {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        // Activate autocomplete UI
+        self.ui_state.activate_autocomplete(field_index);
+
+        // Fetch suggestions from user (no conversion needed!)
+        let query = self.current_text();
+        self.suggestions = provider.fetch_suggestions(field_index, query).await?;
+
+        // Update UI state
+        self.ui_state.autocomplete.is_loading = false;
+        if !self.suggestions.is_empty() {
+            self.ui_state.autocomplete.selected_index = Some(0);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Navigate autocomplete suggestions
+    pub fn autocomplete_next(&mut self) {
+        if !self.ui_state.autocomplete.is_active || self.suggestions.is_empty() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let current = self.ui_state.autocomplete.selected_index.unwrap_or(0);
+        let next = (current + 1) % self.suggestions.len();
+        self.ui_state.autocomplete.selected_index = Some(next);
+    }
+
+    /// Apply selected autocomplete suggestion
+    pub fn apply_autocomplete(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
+        if let Some(selected_index) = self.ui_state.autocomplete.selected_index {
+            if let Some(suggestion) = self.suggestions.get(selected_index).cloned() {
+                let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+
+                // Apply to user's data
+                self.data_provider.set_field_value(
+                    field_index,
+                    suggestion.value_to_store.clone()
+                );
+
+                // Update cursor position
+                self.ui_state.cursor_pos = suggestion.value_to_store.len();
+                self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+
+                // Close autocomplete
+                self.ui_state.deactivate_autocomplete();
+                self.suggestions.clear();
+
+                return Some(suggestion.display_text);
+            }
+        }
+        None
+    }
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // ADD THESE MISSING MOVEMENT METHODS
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Move to previous field (vim k / up arrow)
+    pub fn move_up(&mut self) {
+        let field_count = self.data_provider.field_count();
+        if field_count == 0 {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let current_field = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        let new_field = current_field.saturating_sub(1);
+        
+        self.ui_state.move_to_field(new_field, field_count);
+        self.clamp_cursor_to_current_field();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to next field (vim j / down arrow) 
+    pub fn move_down(&mut self) {
+        let field_count = self.data_provider.field_count();
+        if field_count == 0 {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let current_field = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        let new_field = (current_field + 1).min(field_count - 1);
+        
+        self.ui_state.move_to_field(new_field, field_count);
+        self.clamp_cursor_to_current_field();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to first field (vim gg)
+    pub fn move_first_line(&mut self) {
+        let field_count = self.data_provider.field_count();
+        if field_count == 0 {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        self.ui_state.move_to_field(0, field_count);
+        self.clamp_cursor_to_current_field();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to last field (vim G)
+    pub fn move_last_line(&mut self) {
+        let field_count = self.data_provider.field_count();
+        if field_count == 0 {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let last_field = field_count - 1;
+        self.ui_state.move_to_field(last_field, field_count);
+        self.clamp_cursor_to_current_field();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to previous field (alternative to move_up)
+    pub fn prev_field(&mut self) {
+        self.move_up();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to next field (alternative to move_down) 
+    pub fn next_field(&mut self) {
+        self.move_down();
+    }
+
+    /// Move to start of current field (vim 0)
+    pub fn move_line_start(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::line::line_start_position;
+        let new_pos = line_start_position();
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = new_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Move to end of current field (vim $)
+    pub fn move_line_end(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::line::line_end_position;
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        let is_edit_mode = self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit;
+        
+        let new_pos = line_end_position(current_text, is_edit_mode);
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = new_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Move to start of next word (vim w)
+    pub fn move_word_next(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::word::find_next_word_start;
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        if current_text.is_empty() {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let new_pos = find_next_word_start(current_text, self.ui_state.cursor_pos);
+        let is_edit_mode = self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit;
+        
+        // Clamp to valid bounds for current mode
+        let final_pos = if is_edit_mode {
+            new_pos.min(current_text.len())
+        } else {
+            new_pos.min(current_text.len().saturating_sub(1))
+        };
+        
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = final_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = final_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Move to start of previous word (vim b)
+    pub fn move_word_prev(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::word::find_prev_word_start;
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        if current_text.is_empty() {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let new_pos = find_prev_word_start(current_text, self.ui_state.cursor_pos);
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = new_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Move to end of current/next word (vim e)
+    pub fn move_word_end(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::word::find_word_end;
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        if current_text.is_empty() {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let current_pos = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+        let new_pos = find_word_end(current_text, current_pos);
+        
+        // If we didn't move, try next word
+        let final_pos = if new_pos == current_pos && current_pos + 1 < current_text.len() {
+            find_word_end(current_text, current_pos + 1)
+        } else {
+            new_pos
+        };
+        
+        // Clamp for read-only mode
+        let is_edit_mode = self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit;
+        let clamped_pos = if is_edit_mode {
+            final_pos.min(current_text.len())
+        } else {
+            final_pos.min(current_text.len().saturating_sub(1))
+        };
+        
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = clamped_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = clamped_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Move to end of previous word (vim ge)
+    pub fn move_word_end_prev(&mut self) {
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::word::find_prev_word_end;
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        if current_text.is_empty() {
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        let new_pos = find_prev_word_end(current_text, self.ui_state.cursor_pos);
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = new_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = new_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Delete character before cursor (vim x in insert mode / backspace)
+    pub fn delete_backward(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode != AppMode::Edit {
+            return Ok(()); // Silently ignore in non-edit modes
+        }
+        
+        if self.ui_state.cursor_pos == 0 {
+            return Ok(()); // Nothing to delete
+        }
+        
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        let mut current_text = self.data_provider.field_value(field_index).to_string();
+        
+        if self.ui_state.cursor_pos <= current_text.len() {
+            current_text.remove(self.ui_state.cursor_pos - 1);
+            self.data_provider.set_field_value(field_index, current_text);
+            self.ui_state.cursor_pos -= 1;
+            self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+        }
+        
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Delete character under cursor (vim x / delete key)
+    pub fn delete_forward(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode != AppMode::Edit {
+            return Ok(()); // Silently ignore in non-edit modes
+        }
+        
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        let mut current_text = self.data_provider.field_value(field_index).to_string();
+        
+        if self.ui_state.cursor_pos < current_text.len() {
+            current_text.remove(self.ui_state.cursor_pos);
+            self.data_provider.set_field_value(field_index, current_text);
+        }
+        
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Exit edit mode to read-only mode (vim Escape)
+    // TODO this is still flickering, I have no clue how to fix it
+    pub fn exit_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        // Adjust cursor position when transitioning from edit to normal mode
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        if !current_text.is_empty() {
+            // In normal mode, cursor must be ON a character, not after the last one
+            let max_normal_pos = current_text.len().saturating_sub(1);
+            if self.ui_state.cursor_pos > max_normal_pos {
+                self.ui_state.cursor_pos = max_normal_pos;
+                self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = self.ui_state.cursor_pos;
+            }
+        }
+
+        self.set_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly);
+        // Deactivate autocomplete when exiting edit mode
+        self.ui_state.deactivate_autocomplete();
+    }
+
+    /// Enter edit mode from read-only mode (vim i/a/o)
+    pub fn enter_edit_mode(&mut self) {
+        self.set_mode(AppMode::Edit);
+    }
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // HELPER METHODS
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Clamp cursor position to valid bounds for current field and mode
+    fn clamp_cursor_to_current_field(&mut self) {
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        let is_edit_mode = self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit;
+        
+        use crate::canvas::actions::movement::line::safe_cursor_position;
+        let safe_pos = safe_cursor_position(
+            current_text, 
+            self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column, 
+            is_edit_mode
+        );
+        
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = safe_pos;
+    }
+
+  
+    /// Set the value of the current field
+    pub fn set_current_field_value(&mut self, value: String) {
+        let field_index = self.ui_state.current_field;
+        self.data_provider.set_field_value(field_index, value);
+        // Reset cursor to start of field
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = 0;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = 0;
+    }
+    
+    /// Set the value of a specific field by index
+    pub fn set_field_value(&mut self, field_index: usize, value: String) {
+        if field_index < self.data_provider.field_count() {
+            self.data_provider.set_field_value(field_index, value);
+            // If we're modifying the current field, reset cursor
+            if field_index == self.ui_state.current_field {
+                self.ui_state.cursor_pos = 0;
+                self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = 0;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /// Clear the current field (set to empty string)
+    pub fn clear_current_field(&mut self) {
+        self.set_current_field_value(String::new());
+    }
+    
+    /// Get mutable access to data provider (for advanced operations)
+    pub fn data_provider_mut(&mut self) -> &mut D {
+        &mut self.data_provider
+    }
+
+    /// Set cursor to exact position (for vim-style movements like f, F, t, T)
+    pub fn set_cursor_position(&mut self, position: usize) {
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        let is_edit_mode = self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Edit;
+        
+        // Clamp to valid bounds for current mode
+        let max_pos = if is_edit_mode {
+            current_text.len() // Edit mode: can go past end
+        } else {
+            current_text.len().saturating_sub(1).max(0) // Read-only: stay within text
+        };
+        
+        let clamped_pos = position.min(max_pos);
+        
+        // Update cursor position directly
+        self.ui_state.cursor_pos = clamped_pos;
+        self.ui_state.ideal_cursor_column = clamped_pos;
+    }
+
+    /// Get cursor position for display (respects mode-specific positioning rules)
+    pub fn display_cursor_position(&self) -> usize {
+        let current_text = self.current_text();
+        
+        match self.ui_state.current_mode {
+            AppMode::Edit => {
+                // Edit mode: cursor can be past end of text
+                self.ui_state.cursor_pos.min(current_text.len())
+            }
+            _ => {
+                // Normal/other modes: cursor must be on a character
+                if current_text.is_empty() {
+                    0
+                } else {
+                    self.ui_state.cursor_pos.min(current_text.len().saturating_sub(1))
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Cleanup cursor style (call this when shutting down)
+    pub fn cleanup_cursor(&self) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+        #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+        {
+            crate::canvas::CursorManager::reset()
+        }
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "cursor-style"))]
+        {
+            Ok(())
+        }
+    }
+
+
+    // ===================================================================
+    // HIGHLIGHT MODE
+    // ===================================================================
+
+    /// Enter highlight mode (visual mode)
+    pub fn enter_highlight_mode(&mut self) {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::ReadOnly {
+            self.ui_state.current_mode = AppMode::Highlight;
+            self.ui_state.selection = SelectionState::Characterwise {
+                anchor: (self.ui_state.current_field, self.ui_state.cursor_pos),
+            };
+            
+            #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+            {
+                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::Highlight);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Enter highlight line mode (visual line mode)
+    pub fn enter_highlight_line_mode(&mut self) {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::ReadOnly {
+            self.ui_state.current_mode = AppMode::Highlight;
+            self.ui_state.selection = SelectionState::Linewise {
+                anchor_field: self.ui_state.current_field,
+            };
+            
+            #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+            {
+                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::Highlight);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Exit highlight mode back to read-only
+    pub fn exit_highlight_mode(&mut self) {
+        if self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Highlight {
+            self.ui_state.current_mode = AppMode::ReadOnly;
+            self.ui_state.selection = SelectionState::None;
+            
+            #[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+            {
+                let _ = CursorManager::update_for_mode(AppMode::ReadOnly);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if currently in highlight mode
+    pub fn is_highlight_mode(&self) -> bool {
+        self.ui_state.current_mode == AppMode::Highlight
+    }
+
+    /// Get current selection state
+    pub fn selection_state(&self) -> &SelectionState {
+        &self.ui_state.selection
+    }
+
+    /// Enhanced movement methods that update selection in highlight mode
+    pub fn move_left_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_left();
+        // Selection anchor stays in place, cursor position updates automatically
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_right_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_right();
+        // Selection anchor stays in place, cursor position updates automatically
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_up_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_up();
+        // Selection anchor stays in place, cursor position updates automatically
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_down_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_down();
+        // Selection anchor stays in place, cursor position updates automatically
+    }
+
+    // Add similar methods for word movement, line movement, etc.
+    pub fn move_word_next_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_word_next();
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_word_prev_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_word_prev();
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_line_start_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_line_start();
+    }
+
+    pub fn move_line_end_with_selection(&mut self) {
+        self.move_line_end();
+    }
+}
+
+// Add Drop implementation for automatic cleanup
+impl<D: DataProvider> Drop for FormEditor<D> {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        // Reset cursor to default when FormEditor is dropped
+        let _ = self.cleanup_cursor();
+    }
+}
--- a/canvas/src/lib.rs
+++ b/canvas/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,40 @@
 // src/lib.rs
-pub mod canvas;
-pub mod autocomplete;
-pub mod config;
-pub mod dispatcher;

-// Re-export the main API for easy access
-pub use dispatcher::{execute_canvas_action, ActionDispatcher};
+pub mod canvas;
+pub mod editor;
+pub mod data_provider;
+
+// Only include autocomplete module if feature is enabled
+#[cfg(feature = "autocomplete")]
+pub mod autocomplete;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "cursor-style")]
+pub use canvas::CursorManager;
+
+// ===================================================================
+// NEW API: Library-owned state pattern
+// ===================================================================
+
+// Main API exports
+pub use editor::FormEditor;
+pub use data_provider::{DataProvider, AutocompleteProvider, SuggestionItem};
+
+// UI state (read-only access for users)
+pub use canvas::state::EditorState;
+pub use canvas::modes::AppMode;
+
+// Actions and results (for users who want to handle actions manually)
 pub use canvas::actions::{CanvasAction, ActionResult};
-pub use canvas::state::{CanvasState, ActionContext};
-pub use canvas::modes::{AppMode, HighlightState, ModeManager};
+
+// Theming and GUI
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub use canvas::theme::{CanvasTheme, DefaultCanvasTheme};
+
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub use canvas::gui::render_canvas;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "gui")]
+pub use canvas::gui::render_canvas_default;
+
+#[cfg(all(feature = "gui", feature = "autocomplete"))]
+pub use autocomplete::gui::render_autocomplete_dropdown;
--- a/client/config.toml
+++ b/client/config.toml
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ move_right = ["l", "Right"]
 move_down = ["j", "Down"]
 # Optional
 move_line_end = ["$"]
-move_word_next = ["w"]
+# move_word_next = ["w"]
 next_field = ["Tab"]
 move_word_prev = ["b"]
 move_word_end = ["e"]
--- a/common/build.rs
+++ b/common/build.rs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
                "proto/tables_data.proto",
                "proto/table_script.proto",
                "proto/search.proto",
+                "proto/search2.proto",
            ],
            &["proto"],
        )?;
--- a/common/proto/search2.proto
+++ b/common/proto/search2.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+// In common/proto/search2.proto
+syntax = "proto3";
+package komp_ac.search2;
+
+service Search2 {
+    rpc SearchTable(Search2Request) returns (Search2Response);
+}
+
+message Search2Request {
+  string profile_name = 1;
+  string table_name = 2;
+  repeated ColumnFilter column_filters = 3;
+  optional string text_query = 4;  // Optional fallback text search
+  optional int32 limit = 5;
+  optional string order_by = 6;
+  optional bool order_desc = 7;
+}
+
+message ColumnFilter {
+    string column_name = 1;
+    FilterType filter_type = 2;
+    string value = 3;
+    optional string value2 = 4;  // For range queries
+}
+
+enum FilterType {
+    EQUALS = 0;
+    CONTAINS = 1;
+    STARTS_WITH = 2;
+    ENDS_WITH = 3;
+    RANGE = 4;
+    GREATER_THAN = 5;
+    LESS_THAN = 6;
+    IS_NULL = 7;
+    IS_NOT_NULL = 8;
+}
+
+message Search2Response {
+    message Hit {
+        int64 id = 1;
+        string content_json = 2;  // No score - this is SQL-based
+        optional string match_info = 3;  // Info about which columns matched
+    }
+    repeated Hit hits = 1;
+    int32 total_count = 2;  // Total matching records (for pagination)
+}
--- a/common/src/lib.rs
+++ b/common/src/lib.rs
@@ -31,6 +31,9 @@ pub mod proto {
        pub mod search {
            include!("proto/komp_ac.search.rs");
        }
+        pub mod search2 {
+            include!("proto/komp_ac.search2.rs");
+        }
        pub const FILE_DESCRIPTOR_SET: &[u8] =
            include_bytes!("proto/descriptor.bin");
    }
--- a/common/src/proto/descriptor.bin
+++ b/common/src/proto/descriptor.bin
--- a/common/src/proto/komp_ac.search2.rs
+++ b/common/src/proto/komp_ac.search2.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,394 @@
+// This file is @generated by prost-build.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Search2Request {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub profile_name: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub table_name: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub column_filters: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ColumnFilter>,
+    /// Optional fallback text search
+    #[prost(string, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub text_query: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+    #[prost(int32, optional, tag = "5")]
+    pub limit: ::core::option::Option<i32>,
+    #[prost(string, optional, tag = "6")]
+    pub order_by: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+    #[prost(bool, optional, tag = "7")]
+    pub order_desc: ::core::option::Option<bool>,
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ColumnFilter {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub column_name: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "FilterType", tag = "2")]
+    pub filter_type: i32,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub value: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// For range queries
+    #[prost(string, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub value2: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Search2Response {
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub hits: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<search2_response::Hit>,
+    /// Total matching records (for pagination)
+    #[prost(int32, tag = "2")]
+    pub total_count: i32,
+}
+/// Nested message and enum types in `Search2Response`.
+pub mod search2_response {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+    pub struct Hit {
+        #[prost(int64, tag = "1")]
+        pub id: i64,
+        /// No score - this is SQL-based
+        #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+        pub content_json: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+        /// Info about which columns matched
+        #[prost(string, optional, tag = "3")]
+        pub match_info: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum FilterType {
+    Equals = 0,
+    Contains = 1,
+    StartsWith = 2,
+    EndsWith = 3,
+    Range = 4,
+    GreaterThan = 5,
+    LessThan = 6,
+    IsNull = 7,
+    IsNotNull = 8,
+}
+impl FilterType {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Equals => "EQUALS",
+            Self::Contains => "CONTAINS",
+            Self::StartsWith => "STARTS_WITH",
+            Self::EndsWith => "ENDS_WITH",
+            Self::Range => "RANGE",
+            Self::GreaterThan => "GREATER_THAN",
+            Self::LessThan => "LESS_THAN",
+            Self::IsNull => "IS_NULL",
+            Self::IsNotNull => "IS_NOT_NULL",
+        }
+    }
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "EQUALS" => Some(Self::Equals),
+            "CONTAINS" => Some(Self::Contains),
+            "STARTS_WITH" => Some(Self::StartsWith),
+            "ENDS_WITH" => Some(Self::EndsWith),
+            "RANGE" => Some(Self::Range),
+            "GREATER_THAN" => Some(Self::GreaterThan),
+            "LESS_THAN" => Some(Self::LessThan),
+            "IS_NULL" => Some(Self::IsNull),
+            "IS_NOT_NULL" => Some(Self::IsNotNull),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod search2_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct Search2Client<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl Search2Client<tonic::transport::Channel> {
+        /// Attempt to create a new client by connecting to a given endpoint.
+        pub async fn connect<D>(dst: D) -> Result<Self, tonic::transport::Error>
+        where
+            D: TryInto<tonic::transport::Endpoint>,
+            D::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        {
+            let conn = tonic::transport::Endpoint::new(dst)?.connect().await?;
+            Ok(Self::new(conn))
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Search2Client<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> Search2Client<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            Search2Client::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn search_table(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::Search2Request>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::Search2Response>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic::codec::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/komp_ac.search2.Search2/SearchTable",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("komp_ac.search2.Search2", "SearchTable"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod search2_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with Search2Server.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Search2: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn search_table(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::Search2Request>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::Search2Response>, tonic::Status>;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct Search2Server<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> Search2Server<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for Search2Server<T>
+    where
+        T: Search2,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/komp_ac.search2.Search2/SearchTable" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct SearchTableSvc<T: Search2>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Search2> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::Search2Request>
+                    for SearchTableSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::Search2Response;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::Search2Request>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Search2>::search_table(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = SearchTableSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic::codec::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for Search2Server<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "komp_ac.search2.Search2";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for Search2Server<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
--- a/server/src/auth/handlers/register.rs
+++ b/server/src/auth/handlers/register.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,11 @@ pub async fn register(
    pool: &PgPool,
    payload: RegisterRequest,
 ) -> Result<Response<AuthResponse>, Status> {
+    // Validate required fields
+    if payload.email.trim().is_empty() {
+        return Err(Status::invalid_argument("Email is required"));
+    }
+    
    // Validate passwords match
    if payload.password != payload.password_confirmation {
        return Err(Status::invalid_argument(AuthError::PasswordMismatch.to_string()));
@@ -41,6 +46,15 @@ pub async fn register(
            if db_err.constraint() == Some("valid_roles") {
                return Status::invalid_argument(format!("Invalid role specified: '{}'", role_to_insert));
            }
+            // Check for specific constraint violations
+            if let Some(constraint) = db_err.constraint() {
+                if constraint.contains("users_username_key") {
+                    return Status::already_exists("Username already exists".to_string());
+                }
+                if constraint.contains("users_email_key") {
+                    return Status::already_exists("Email already exists".to_string());
+                }
+            }
        }
        if e.to_string().contains("duplicate key") {
            Status::already_exists(AuthError::UserExists.to_string())
--- a/server/src/server/run.rs
+++ b/server/src/server/run.rs
@@ -10,14 +10,16 @@ use crate::server::services::{
    TableDefinitionService,
    TablesDataService,
    TableScriptService,
-    AuthServiceImpl
+    AuthServiceImpl,
+    Search2Service,
 };
 use common::proto::komp_ac::{
    table_structure::table_structure_service_server::TableStructureServiceServer,
    table_definition::table_definition_server::TableDefinitionServer,
    tables_data::tables_data_server::TablesDataServer,
    table_script::table_script_server::TableScriptServer,
-    auth::auth_service_server::AuthServiceServer
+    auth::auth_service_server::AuthServiceServer,
+    search2::search2_server::Search2Server,
 };
 use search::{SearcherService, SearcherServer};

@@ -47,9 +49,8 @@ pub async fn run_server(db_pool: sqlx::PgPool) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error:
    };
    let table_script_service = TableScriptService { db_pool: db_pool.clone() };
    let auth_service = AuthServiceImpl { db_pool: db_pool.clone() };
-
-    // MODIFIED: Instantiate SearcherService with the database pool
    let search_service = SearcherService { pool: db_pool.clone() };
+    let search2_service = Search2Service { db_pool: db_pool.clone() };

    Server::builder()
        .add_service(TableStructureServiceServer::new(TableStructureHandler { db_pool: db_pool.clone() }))
@@ -58,6 +59,7 @@ pub async fn run_server(db_pool: sqlx::PgPool) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error:
        .add_service(TableScriptServer::new(table_script_service))
        .add_service(AuthServiceServer::new(auth_service))
        .add_service(SearcherServer::new(search_service))
+        .add_service(Search2Server::new(search2_service))
        .add_service(reflection_service)
        .serve(addr)
        .await?;
--- a/server/src/server/services/mod.rs
+++ b/server/src/server/services/mod.rs
@@ -5,9 +5,11 @@ pub mod table_definition_service;
 pub mod tables_data_service;
 pub mod table_script_service;
 pub mod auth_service;
+pub mod search2_service;

 pub use table_structure_service::TableStructureHandler;
 pub use table_definition_service::TableDefinitionService;
 pub use tables_data_service::TablesDataService;
 pub use table_script_service::TableScriptService;
 pub use auth_service::AuthServiceImpl;
+pub use search2_service::*;
--- a/server/src/server/services/search2_service.rs
+++ b/server/src/server/services/search2_service.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,202 @@
+// src/server/services/search2_service.rs
+use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
+use sqlx::PgPool;
+use sqlx::Row;
+use common::proto::komp_ac::search2::{
+    search2_server::Search2,
+    Search2Request, Search2Response, ColumnFilter, FilterType,
+    search2_response::Hit,
+};
+use crate::shared::schema_qualifier::qualify_table_name_for_data;
+
+pub struct Search2Service {
+    pub db_pool: PgPool,
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl Search2 for Search2Service {
+    async fn search_table(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<Search2Request>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Search2Response>, Status> {
+        let req = request.into_inner();
+
+        // Build SQL query - NOW PASS DB_POOL AND AWAIT
+        let (sql, bind_values, count_sql) = build_search_query(&self.db_pool, &req).await
+            .map_err(|e| Status::invalid_argument(format!("Query build error: {}", e)))?;
+
+        // Execute main query
+        let rows = execute_query(&self.db_pool, &sql, &bind_values).await
+            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("Database error: {}", e)))?;
+
+        // Execute count query for pagination
+        let total_count = execute_count_query(&self.db_pool, &count_sql, &bind_values).await
+            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("Count query error: {}", e)))?;
+
+        // Convert to response format
+        let hits = rows.into_iter().map(|row| {
+            Hit {
+                id: row.id,
+                content_json: row.content_json,
+                match_info: Some(format!("SQL search on table: {}", req.table_name)),
+            }
+        }).collect();
+
+        Ok(Response::new(Search2Response {
+            hits,
+            total_count,
+        }))
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug)]
+struct QueryRow {
+    id: i64,
+    content_json: String,
+}
+
+// MAKE THIS FUNCTION ASYNC AND ADD DB_POOL PARAMETER
+async fn build_search_query(
+    db_pool: &PgPool, 
+    request: &Search2Request
+) -> Result<(String, Vec<String>, String), String> {
+    
+    // Since Search2Request doesn't have profile_name, use "default"
+    // You can add profile_name to the proto later if needed
+    let profile_name = "default";
+    
+    // NOW AWAIT THE ASYNC FUNCTION CALL
+    let qualified_table = qualify_table_name_for_data(db_pool, profile_name, &request.table_name)
+        .await
+        .map_err(|e| format!("Invalid table name: {}", e))?;
+
+    let mut conditions = vec!["deleted = FALSE".to_string()];
+    let mut bind_values = Vec::new();
+
+    // Build WHERE conditions from column filters
+    for filter in &request.column_filters {
+        let condition = build_filter_condition(filter, &mut bind_values)?;
+        conditions.push(condition);
+    }
+
+    // Add text search fallback if provided
+    if let Some(text_query) = &request.text_query {
+        if !text_query.trim().is_empty() {
+            bind_values.push(format!("%{}%", text_query.to_lowercase()));
+            conditions.push(format!(
+                "EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM jsonb_each_text(to_jsonb(t)) as kv(key, value) WHERE LOWER(value) LIKE ${})",
+                bind_values.len()
+            ));
+        }
+    }
+
+    let where_clause = conditions.join(" AND ");
+
+    // Build ORDER BY clause
+    let order_clause = if let Some(order_by) = &request.order_by {
+        let direction = if request.order_desc.unwrap_or(false) { "DESC" } else { "ASC" };
+        format!("ORDER BY \"{}\" {}", order_by, direction)
+    } else {
+        "ORDER BY id DESC".to_string()
+    };
+
+    let limit_clause = format!("LIMIT {}", request.limit.unwrap_or(100));
+
+    // Main query
+    let sql = format!(
+        "SELECT id, to_jsonb(t) AS data FROM {} t WHERE {} {} {}",
+        qualified_table, where_clause, order_clause, limit_clause
+    );
+
+    // Count query (for pagination)
+    let count_sql = format!(
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM {} t WHERE {}",
+        qualified_table, where_clause
+    );
+
+    Ok((sql, bind_values, count_sql))
+}
+
+fn build_filter_condition(filter: &ColumnFilter, bind_values: &mut Vec<String>) -> Result<String, String> {
+    // FIX DEPRECATED WARNING - USE TryFrom INSTEAD
+    let filter_type = FilterType::try_from(filter.filter_type)
+        .map_err(|_| "Invalid filter type".to_string())?;
+
+    let param_idx = bind_values.len() + 1;
+
+    let condition = match filter_type {
+        FilterType::Equals => {
+            bind_values.push(filter.value.clone());
+            format!("\"{}\" = ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::Contains => {
+            bind_values.push(format!("%{}%", filter.value));
+            format!("\"{}\" ILIKE ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::StartsWith => {
+            bind_values.push(format!("{}%", filter.value));
+            format!("\"{}\" ILIKE ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::EndsWith => {
+            bind_values.push(format!("%{}", filter.value));
+            format!("\"{}\" ILIKE ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::Range => {
+            bind_values.push(filter.value.clone());
+            bind_values.push(filter.value2.as_ref().unwrap_or(&"".to_string()).clone());
+            format!("\"{}\" BETWEEN ${} AND ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx, param_idx + 1)
+        },
+        FilterType::GreaterThan => {
+            bind_values.push(filter.value.clone());
+            format!("\"{}\" > ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::LessThan => {
+            bind_values.push(filter.value.clone());
+            format!("\"{}\" < ${}", filter.column_name, param_idx)
+        },
+        FilterType::IsNull => {
+            format!("\"{}\" IS NULL", filter.column_name)
+        },
+        FilterType::IsNotNull => {
+            format!("\"{}\" IS NOT NULL", filter.column_name)
+        },
+    };
+
+    Ok(condition)
+}
+
+async fn execute_query(pool: &PgPool, sql: &str, bind_values: &[String]) -> Result<Vec<QueryRow>, sqlx::Error> {
+    let mut query = sqlx::query(sql);
+
+    // Bind all parameters
+    for value in bind_values {
+        query = query.bind(value);
+    }
+
+    let rows = query.fetch_all(pool).await?;
+
+    let results = rows.into_iter().map(|row| {
+        QueryRow {
+            id: row.try_get("id").unwrap_or(0),
+            content_json: row.try_get::<serde_json::Value, _>("data")
+                .unwrap_or(serde_json::Value::Null)
+                .to_string(),
+        }
+    }).collect();
+
+    Ok(results)
+}
+
+async fn execute_count_query(pool: &PgPool, sql: &str, bind_values: &[String]) -> Result<i32, sqlx::Error> {
+    let mut query = sqlx::query(sql);
+
+    // Bind all parameters
+    for value in bind_values {
+        query = query.bind(value);
+    }
+
+    let row = query.fetch_one(pool).await?;
+    let count: i64 = row.try_get(0).unwrap_or(0);
+
+    Ok(count as i32)
+}
Author	SHA1	Message	Date
filipriec	3d4435bac5	working colors in vim mode	2025-08-03 22:08:52 +02:00
filipriec	4146d0820b	line different color changed	2025-08-03 21:09:58 +02:00
filipriec	dbaa32f589	Merge branch 'main' of gitlab.com:filipriec/komp_ac	2025-08-03 07:53:36 +02:00
Priec	2b8eae67b9	highlight is now finally working	2025-08-02 23:31:03 +02:00
Priec	225bdc2bb6	Merge branch 'main' of gitlab.com:filipriec/komp_ac	2025-08-02 22:11:16 +02:00
Priec	8605ed1547	fixing issues in the edit/normal mode	2025-08-02 22:08:43 +02:00
filipriec	91cecabaca	append at the end of the line is being fully fixed now	2025-08-02 16:56:16 +02:00
filipriec	d4922233ae	Merge branch 'canvas' of gitlab.com:filipriec/komp_ac	2025-08-02 15:46:51 +02:00
filipriec	c00a214a0f	Merge branch 'main' of gitlab.com:filipriec/komp_ac	2025-08-02 15:42:56 +02:00
Priec	0baf152c3e	automatic cursor style handled by the library	2025-08-02 15:06:29 +02:00
Priec	c92c617314	exposed api to full vim mode	2025-08-02 13:41:21 +02:00
Priec	8c8ba53668	better example	2025-08-02 10:45:21 +02:00
Priec	2b08e64db8	fixed generics	2025-08-02 00:19:45 +02:00
Priec	643db8e586	removed deprecantions	2025-08-01 23:38:24 +02:00
Priec	5c39386a3a	completely redesign philosofy of this library	2025-08-01 22:54:05 +02:00
Priec	8f99aa79ec	working autocomplete now, with backwards deprecation	2025-07-31 22:44:21 +02:00
Priec	c594c35b37	autocomplete now working	2025-07-31 22:25:43 +02:00
Priec	828a63c30c	canvas is fixed, lets fix autocomplete also	2025-07-31 22:04:15 +02:00
Priec	36690e674a	canvas library config removed compeltely	2025-07-31 21:41:54 +02:00
filipriec	a4e94878e7	enter decider should be taken care of next, suggestions works in register now also	2025-07-26 22:30:45 +02:00
filipriec	c7353ac81e	email is now required	2025-07-26 20:34:02 +02:00
filipriec	1fbc720620	updated	2025-07-26 19:05:08 +02:00
filipriec	263ccc3260	updated system	2025-07-26 08:49:09 +02:00
filipriec	00c0a399cd	sql search2 added	2025-07-25 22:38:34 +02:00