[FEATURE] Option to restore legacy click-to-cycle behavior for Edit Mode selector
Preflight Checklist
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Problem Statement
The Edit Mode selector (Auto / Ask / Plan) recently changed from a single-click cycle to a dropdown menu. The previous behavior — clicking the button to cycle through modes one at a time — was faster and required less precise interaction: one click with no extra UI layer.
The new dropdown adds an extra interaction step for what is a frequent, low-friction action during active editing sessions:
<img width="237" height="181" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aed1c846-1450-44b7-a247-8a21595aec77" />
Users who preferred the legacy pattern have no way to opt back in.
Proposed Solution
Add a setting such as "editModeSelectorStyle": "cycle" | "dropdown" that lets users choose their preferred interaction model. With "cycle", clicking the mode button would behave as before — cycling through Auto → Ask → Plan → Auto. The dropdown remains the default for new users since it's more discoverable, but power users can opt into the faster legacy experience.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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