docs: document custom witty loading phrases feature - #8006
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This pull request focuses on enhancing user customization by documenting the new "Custom Witty Loading Phrases" feature. It provides clear instructions on how users can configure their CLI to display personalized loading messages, thereby improving the user experience and awareness of this new capability.
Highlights
- New Configuration Setting Documented: The ui.customWittyPhrases setting has been documented in docs/cli/configuration.md, detailing its purpose as an array of strings for custom loading messages.
- Configuration Example Updated: The example settings.json file has been updated to include an example usage of the ui.customWittyPhrases setting.
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Code Review
This pull request introduces documentation for the ui.customWittyPhrases feature, including its description in docs/cli/configuration.md and an example in settings.json. I have reviewed the changes and provided feedback to address a potential issue.
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LG from me with one comment. Passing up to the next reviewer for final. |
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I’ve run the preflight command, so the lint issue should be resolved. |
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I know the line originates from Rockstar Games, but I included it as it feels like a human expression, meant respectfully. For me, it resonates most in moments like a sudden API error or an LLM hallucination. |
I can appreciate an homage to good video game, and I think this one is a bit more subtle 👍 |
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tag @cornmander for final. |
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Hi team, Since the customwitty issue has been resolved and is now ready for the upcoming release, I believe it’s important to have proper documentation for it. I’ve prepared a PR for this — please have a look when you get a chance. Thanks! |
Co-authored-by: Abhi <43648792+abhipatel12@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Abhi <43648792+abhipatel12@users.noreply.github.com>

TLDR
This pull request documents the new Custom Witty Loading Phrases feature.
It introduces the
ui.customWittyPhrasessetting indocs/cli/configuration.mdand updates the examplesettings.jsonaccordingly.Dive Deeper
ui.customWittyPhrasesto the configuration reference.settings.jsonexample to include witty phrases.This documentation work ensures users are aware of the new customization option introduced by the feature.
Testing Matrix
Linked issues / bugs
Related to #8432 — this feature currently has a bug.
I would kindly suggest reviewing it first, since it attempts to solve a major bug in the feature.