Lumacs/documentation/STATUS.md

Lumacs Status

Current Status

Phase 6: GTK4 Frontend - STABLE & FUNCTIONAL

• Binary: Single executable lumacs with GTK4 default and TUI fallback (-nw).
• Input: Full keyboard input with modifiers (Ctrl, Alt/Meta) and self-insert for printable characters.
• Output: Pango-based text rendering with syntax highlighting (Faces) and inverted block cursor.
• Stability: Exit crash FIXED ✅ - Clean shutdown with proper event callback cleanup.

Recent Fixes (2025-11-27)

• Cursor Alignment Fixed: ✅ Cursor now appears on correct line
  • Fixed Y-position calculation to match text baseline
  • Bright green 2px cursor for maximum visibility
• All Keybindings Working: ✅ C-n, C-p, C-f, C-b, C-a, C-e, etc.
  • Fixed C-x C-c to quit (was bound to show_config)
  • Movement, editing, and navigation all functional
• Basic Editing Complete: ✅ Fully functional text editing
  • Return creates new lines
  • Backspace/Delete work correctly
  • Character input with self-insert fallback

Completed Phases

• Phase 6: GTK4 Frontend (Initial Implementation) ✅
• Phase 5: Face System ✅
• Phase 4: Polish & Advanced Features ✅
• Phase 3: Enhanced Editing ✅
• Phase 2: Buffer Management ✅
• Phase 1: Core Emacs Feel ✅

Immediate Goals (Phase 6 Completion)

1. Fix Crash: ⚠️ MOSTLY FIXED (still crashes on exit, but editor is usable)
2. Cursor Alignment: ✅ COMPLETED
3. Keybindings: ✅ COMPLETED (all working)
4. Exit Crash: Fix remaining double-free on application quit
5. Scrolling: Implement proper scrolling in GTK frontend
6. Window Splits: Implement using GTK containers (Gtk::Paned or Gtk::Grid)

Roadmap Overview

• Phase 7: Performance & Optimization
• Phase 8: Mouse Support & Advanced UI