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feat: shimmer + spinner CLI loading UX for agent responses #336

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Improve the CLI UX when waiting for AI responses and during multi-step tool execution.

Current state: bare [tool_name] Running... done with no thinking indicator.

Planned UX:

  • Gradient text shimmer on 'Thinking...' (color wave sweeps across letters)
  • Spinner animation alongside shimmer
  • Step numbering with tool argument context
  • Checkmarks for completed steps
  • Separator line before final response
  • Shimmer restarts between tool batches

Ref: Option A from brainstorm (gradient text shimmer).

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