- Create separate explore mode with thinking enabled for debugging/learning
- Add lazy loading with LLM warmup using 'testing, just say "hi" <no_think>'
- Implement context-aware conversation memory across questions
- Add interactive CLI with help, summary, and session management
- Enable Qwen3 thinking mode toggle for experimentation
- Support multi-turn conversations for better debugging workflow
- Clean separation between fast synthesis and deep exploration modes
- Update model rankings to prioritize ultra-efficient CPU models (qwen3:0.6b first)
- Add comprehensive CPU deployment documentation with performance benchmarks
- Configure CPU-optimized settings in default config
- Enable 796MB total model footprint for standard systems
- Support Raspberry Pi, older laptops, and CPU-only environments
- Maintain excellent quality with 522MB qwen3:0.6b model
📚 DOCUMENTATION
- docs/QUERY_EXPANSION.md: Complete beginner guide with examples and troubleshooting
- Updated config.yaml with proper LLM settings and comments
- Clear explanations of when features are enabled/disabled
🧪 NEW TESTING INFRASTRUCTURE
- test_ollama_integration.py: 6 comprehensive tests with helpful error messages
- test_smart_ranking.py: 6 tests verifying ranking quality improvements
- troubleshoot.py: Interactive tool for diagnosing setup issues
- Enhanced system validation with new features coverage
⚙️ SMART DEFAULTS
- Query expansion disabled by default (CLI speed)
- TUI enables expansion automatically (exploration mode)
- Clear user feedback about which features are active
- Graceful degradation when Ollama unavailable
🎯 BEGINNER-FRIENDLY APPROACH
- Tests explain what they're checking and why
- Clear solutions provided for common problems
- Educational output showing system status
- Offline testing with gentle mocking
Run 'python3 tests/troubleshoot.py' to verify your setup\!
