[FEATURE] Add non-interactive /config for temporary mid-session setting changes
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Problem Statement
The only way to change settings (model, theme, etc.) mid-session is the interactive /config dialog. There's no text command for temporary changes without arrow-key navigation which is slow. Editing settings.json persists as new defaults, which is wrong when you only want a temporary switch (e.g., opus for one task, then back to sonnet).
Proposed Solution
Support non-interactive syntax:
/config model opus
/config theme dark
Same temporary session-only change the dialog makes, just without the dialog.
Alternative Solutions
- --model flag: only works at session start
- ANTHROPIC_MODEL env var: requires new session
- settings.json edit: changes persistent default
- Interactive dialog: works but unnecessary when you know the setting and value
Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
Configuration and settings
Use Case Example
User wants to switch to opus for a complex task, then back to sonnet afterward. Currently must use the /config dialog (arrow keys) twice. A command like "/config model opus" would accomplish the same thing faster without navigation overhead.
Additional Context
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