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Improve error messaging & CLI UX #4

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Rationale

Clear, actionable error messages and intuitive CLI interfaces are critical for developer experience. Current error handling may be opaque, making debugging and troubleshooting time-consuming for users.

Suggested Scope

  • Audit error messages across SDK and CLI for clarity and actionability
  • Implement structured error types with context and suggestions
  • Enhance CLI help text, usage examples, and error recovery hints
  • Add verbosity levels (quiet/normal/verbose/debug) for graduated output
  • Implement color and formatting for readability
  • Add error code documentation and troubleshooting guide
  • Create developer-friendly error handling patterns

Effort Estimate

Medium (2-3 weeks) depending on scope of CLI surface area.

Success Criteria

  • All user-facing errors are descriptive with actionable next steps
  • CLI help and examples are clear and discoverable
  • Error codes documented with troubleshooting guide
  • Verbosity levels working across CLI commands
  • User testing validates improved UX

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