feat(cli): add machine-readable CLI help, recommendation, and configuration flows

readme.hints.md

@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ Gitzone CLI (`@git.zone/cli`) is a comprehensive toolbelt for streamlining local
 
 ### Configuration Management
 
-- Uses `npmextra.json` for all tool configuration
-- Configuration stored under `gitzone` key in npmextra
-- No separate `.gitzonerc` file - everything in npmextra.json
-- Project type and module metadata also stored in npmextra
+- Uses `.smartconfig.json` for tool configuration
+- CLI settings live under the `@git.zone/cli` namespace
+- Agent and non-interactive defaults now belong under `@git.zone/cli.cli`
+- Project type, module metadata, release settings, commit defaults, and format settings live in the same file
 
 ### Format Module (`mod_format`) - SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ The format module is responsible for project standardization:
 
 1. **Plan → Action Workflow**: Shows changes before applying them
 2. **Rollback Mechanism**: Full backup and restore on failures
-3. **Enhanced Configuration**: Granular control via npmextra.json
+3. **Enhanced Configuration**: Granular control via `.smartconfig.json`
 4. **Better Error Handling**: Detailed errors with recovery options
 5. **Performance Optimizations**: Parallel execution and caching
 6. **Reporting**: Diff views, statistics, verbose logging
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ The commit module now supports `-y/--yes` flag for non-interactive commits:
 ## Development Tips
 
 - Always check readme.plan.md for ongoing improvement plans
-- Use npmextra.json for any new configuration options
+- Use `.smartconfig.json` for any new configuration options
 - Keep modules focused and single-purpose
 - Maintain the existing plugin pattern for dependencies
 - Test format operations on sample projects before deploying
@@ -144,30 +144,18 @@ The commit module now supports `-y/--yes` flag for non-interactive commits:
 
 ```json
 {
-  "gitzone": {
+  "@git.zone/cli": {
+    "cli": {
+      "interactive": true,
+      "output": "human",
+      "checkUpdates": true
+    },
     "format": {
       "interactive": true,
-      "parallel": true,
       "showStats": true,
-      "cache": {
-        "enabled": true,
-        "clean": true
-      },
-      "rollback": {
-        "enabled": true,
-        "autoRollbackOnError": true,
-        "backupRetentionDays": 7
-      },
       "modules": {
         "skip": ["prettier"],
-        "only": [],
-        "order": []
-      },
-      "licenses": {
-        "allowed": ["MIT", "Apache-2.0"],
-        "exceptions": {
-          "some-package": "GPL-3.0"
-        }
+        "only": []
       }
     }
   }
@@ -182,6 +170,9 @@ The commit module now supports `-y/--yes` flag for non-interactive commits:
 # Interactive commit (default)
 gitzone commit
 
+# Read-only recommendation
+gitzone commit recommend --json
+
 # Auto-accept AI recommendations (no prompts)
 gitzone commit -y
 gitzone commit --yes
@@ -201,11 +192,14 @@ gitzone commit --format
 # Basic format
 gitzone format
 
+# Read-only JSON plan
+gitzone format plan --json
+
 # Dry run to preview changes
 gitzone format --dry-run
 
-# Non-interactive mode
-gitzone format --yes
+# Non-interactive apply
+gitzone format --write --yes
 
 # Plan only (no execution)
 gitzone format --plan-only
@@ -222,11 +216,10 @@ gitzone format --verbose
 # Detailed diff views
 gitzone format --detailed
 
-# Rollback operations
-gitzone format --rollback
-gitzone format --rollback <operation-id>
-gitzone format --list-backups
-gitzone format --clean-backups
+# Inspect config for agents and scripts
+gitzone config show --json
+gitzone config set cli.output json
+gitzone config get release.accessLevel
 ```
 
 ## Common Issues (Now Resolved)