diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 384719b..aadbc07 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -1,5 +1,18 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026-02-11 - 1.2.0 - feat(rustbridge)
+add streaming responses and robust large-payload/backpressure handling to RustBridge
+
+- Introduce StreamingResponse type and export it (for-await-of iterator + .result promise)
+- Add sendCommandStreaming API to send streaming commands and receive chunks + final result
+- Implement buffer-based stdout newline scanner to handle large messages and avoid readline limits
+- Add backpressure-aware writeToStdin to wait for drain when writing large outbound payloads
+- Add maxPayloadSize option and enforce outbound/inbound size checks to prevent OOMs
+- Add streamTimeoutMs (inactivity timeout) and reset timeout on each received chunk
+- Improve stderr handling (cross-chunk buffering and trimmed emits)
+- Update mock test binary and extensive tests for streaming, large payloads, concurrency, and error cases
+- Add TypeScript types for streaming commands (TStreamingCommandKeys, TExtractChunk, IManagementStreamChunk)
+
 ## 2026-02-10 - 1.1.2 - fix(rust-binary-locator)
 use import.meta.resolve and url.fileURLToPath to locate bundled Rust binary in ESM environments
 
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index c1bb913..251511b 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # @push.rocks/smartrust
 
-A type-safe, standardized bridge between TypeScript and Rust binaries via JSON-over-stdin/stdout IPC.
+A type-safe, production-ready bridge between TypeScript and Rust binaries via JSON-over-stdin/stdout IPC — with support for request/response, streaming, and event patterns.
 
 ## Issue Reporting and Security
 
@@ -16,18 +16,19 @@ pnpm install @push.rocks/smartrust
 
 ## Overview 🔭
 
-`@push.rocks/smartrust` provides a production-ready bridge for TypeScript applications that need to communicate with Rust binaries. It handles the entire lifecycle — binary discovery, process spawning, request/response correlation with timeouts, event streaming, and graceful shutdown — so you can focus on your command definitions instead of IPC plumbing.
+`@push.rocks/smartrust` provides a complete bridge for TypeScript applications that need to communicate with Rust binaries. It handles the entire lifecycle — binary discovery, process spawning, request/response correlation, **streaming responses**, event pub/sub, and graceful shutdown — so you can focus on your command definitions instead of IPC plumbing.
 
-### Why?
+### Why? 🤔
 
 If you're integrating Rust into a Node.js project, you'll inevitably need:
 - A way to **find** the compiled Rust binary across different environments (dev, CI, production, platform packages)
 - A way to **spawn** it and establish reliable two-way communication
 - **Type-safe** request/response patterns with proper error handling
+- **Streaming responses** for progressive data processing, log tailing, or chunked transfers
 - **Event streaming** from Rust to TypeScript
 - **Graceful lifecycle management** (ready detection, clean shutdown, force kill)
 
-`smartrust` wraps all of this into two classes: `RustBridge` and `RustBinaryLocator`.
+`smartrust` wraps all of this into three classes: `RustBridge`, `RustBinaryLocator`, and `StreamingResponse`.
 
 ## Usage 🚀
 
@@ -38,8 +39,9 @@ If you're integrating Rust into a Node.js project, you'll inevitably need:
 | Direction | Format | Description |
 |-----------|--------|-------------|
 | **TS → Rust** (Request) | `{"id": "req_1", "method": "start", "params": {...}}` | Command with unique ID |
-| **Rust → TS** (Response) | `{"id": "req_1", "success": true, "result": {...}}` | Response correlated by ID |
+| **Rust → TS** (Response) | `{"id": "req_1", "success": true, "result": {...}}` | Final response correlated by ID |
 | **Rust → TS** (Error) | `{"id": "req_1", "success": false, "error": "msg"}` | Error correlated by ID |
+| **Rust → TS** (Stream Chunk) | `{"id": "req_1", "stream": true, "data": {...}}` | Intermediate chunk (zero or more) |
 | **Rust → TS** (Event) | `{"event": "ready", "data": {...}}` | Unsolicited event (no ID) |
 
 Your Rust binary reads JSON lines from stdin and writes JSON lines to stdout. That's it. Stderr is free for logging.
@@ -49,7 +51,7 @@ Your Rust binary reads JSON lines from stdin and writes JSON lines to stdout. Th
 Start by defining a type map of commands your Rust binary supports:
 
 ```typescript
-import { RustBridge, type ICommandDefinition } from '@push.rocks/smartrust';
+import { RustBridge } from '@push.rocks/smartrust';
 
 // Define your command types
 type TMyCommands = {
@@ -92,7 +94,91 @@ bridge.on('management:configChanged', (data) => {
 bridge.kill();
 ```
 
-### Binary Locator
+### Streaming Commands 🌊
+
+For commands where the Rust binary sends a series of chunks before a final result, use `sendCommandStreaming`. This is perfect for progressive data processing, log tailing, search results, or any scenario where you want incremental output.
+
+#### Defining Streaming Commands
+
+Add a `chunk` field to your command type definition to mark it as streamable:
+
+```typescript
+type TMyCommands = {
+  // Regular command (request → response)
+  ping:        { params: {}; result: { pong: boolean } };
+
+  // Streaming command (request → chunks... → final result)
+  processData: { params: { count: number }; chunk: { index: number; progress: number }; result: { totalProcessed: number } };
+  tailLogs:    { params: { lines: number }; chunk: string; result: { linesRead: number } };
+};
+```
+
+#### Consuming Streams
+
+```typescript
+// Returns a StreamingResponse immediately (does NOT block)
+const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('processData', { count: 1000 });
+
+// Consume chunks with for-await-of
+for await (const chunk of stream) {
+  console.log(`Processing item ${chunk.index}, progress: ${chunk.progress}%`);
+}
+
+// Get the final result after all chunks are consumed
+const result = await stream.result;
+console.log(`Done! Processed ${result.totalProcessed} items`);
+```
+
+#### Error Handling in Streams
+
+Errors propagate to both the iterator and the `.result` promise:
+
+```typescript
+const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('processData', { count: 100 });
+
+try {
+  for await (const chunk of stream) {
+    console.log(chunk);
+  }
+} catch (err) {
+  console.error('Stream failed:', err.message);
+}
+
+// .result also rejects on error
+try {
+  await stream.result;
+} catch (err) {
+  console.error('Same error here:', err.message);
+}
+```
+
+#### Stream Timeout
+
+By default, streaming commands use the same timeout as regular commands (`requestTimeoutMs`). The timeout **resets on each chunk received**, so it acts as an inactivity timeout rather than an absolute timeout. You can configure it separately:
+
+```typescript
+const bridge = new RustBridge<TMyCommands>({
+  binaryName: 'my-server',
+  requestTimeoutMs: 30000,   // regular command timeout: 30s
+  streamTimeoutMs: 60000,    // streaming inactivity timeout: 60s
+});
+```
+
+#### Implementing Streaming on the Rust Side
+
+Your Rust binary sends stream chunks by writing lines with `"stream": true` before the final response:
+
+```rust
+// For each chunk:
+println!(r#"{{"id":"{}","stream":true,"data":{{"index":{},"progress":{}}}}}"#, req.id, i, pct);
+io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+
+// When done, send the final response (same as non-streaming):
+println!(r#"{{"id":"{}","success":true,"result":{{"totalProcessed":{}}}}}"#, req.id, total);
+io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+```
+
+### Binary Locator 🔍
 
 The `RustBinaryLocator` searches for your binary using a priority-ordered strategy:
 
@@ -119,7 +205,7 @@ const binaryPath = await locator.findBinary();
 // Result is cached — call clearCache() to force re-search
 ```
 
-### Configuration Reference
+### Configuration Reference ⚙️
 
 The `RustBridge` constructor accepts an `IRustBridgeOptions` object:
 
@@ -136,14 +222,16 @@ const bridge = new RustBridge<TMyCommands>({
   // --- Bridge Options ---
   cliArgs: ['--management'],                  // optional: args passed to binary (default: ['--management'])
   requestTimeoutMs: 30000,                    // optional: per-request timeout (default: 30000)
+  streamTimeoutMs: 30000,                     // optional: streaming inactivity timeout (default: requestTimeoutMs)
   readyTimeoutMs: 10000,                      // optional: ready event timeout (default: 10000)
+  maxPayloadSize: 50 * 1024 * 1024,           // optional: max message size in bytes (default: 50MB)
   env: { RUST_LOG: 'debug' },                 // optional: extra env vars for the child process
   readyEventName: 'ready',                    // optional: name of the ready event (default: 'ready')
   logger: myLogger,                           // optional: logger implementing IRustBridgeLogger
 });
 ```
 
-### Events
+### Events 📡
 
 `RustBridge` extends `EventEmitter` and emits the following events:
 
@@ -154,7 +242,7 @@ const bridge = new RustBridge<TMyCommands>({
 | `stderr` | `string` | A line from the binary's stderr |
 | `management:<name>` | `any` | Custom event from Rust (e.g. `management:configChanged`) |
 
-### Custom Logger
+### Custom Logger 📝
 
 Plug in your own logger by implementing the `IRustBridgeLogger` interface:
 
@@ -173,7 +261,7 @@ const bridge = new RustBridge<TMyCommands>({
 });
 ```
 
-### Writing the Rust Side
+### Writing the Rust Side 🦀
 
 Your Rust binary needs to implement a simple protocol:
 
@@ -186,9 +274,11 @@ Your Rust binary needs to implement a simple protocol:
 
 3. **Write JSON responses to stdout**, each as `{"id": "...", "success": true, "result": {...}}\n`
 
-4. **Emit events** anytime by writing `{"event": "name", "data": {...}}\n` to stdout
+4. **For streaming commands**, write zero or more `{"id": "...", "stream": true, "data": {...}}\n` chunks before the final response
 
-5. **Use stderr** for logging — it won't interfere with the IPC protocol
+5. **Emit events** anytime by writing `{"event": "name", "data": {...}}\n` to stdout
+
+6. **Use stderr** for logging — it won't interfere with the IPC protocol
 
 Here's a minimal Rust skeleton:
 
@@ -213,6 +303,13 @@ struct Response {
     error: Option<String>,
 }
 
+#[derive(Serialize)]
+struct StreamChunk {
+    id: String,
+    stream: bool,
+    data: serde_json::Value,
+}
+
 fn main() {
     // Signal ready
     println!(r#"{{"event":"ready","data":{{"version":"1.0.0"}}}}"#);
@@ -223,24 +320,50 @@ fn main() {
         let line = line.unwrap();
         let req: Request = serde_json::from_str(&line).unwrap();
 
-        let response = match req.method.as_str() {
-            "ping" => Response {
-                id: req.id,
-                success: true,
-                result: Some(serde_json::json!({"pong": true})),
-                error: None,
-            },
-            _ => Response {
-                id: req.id,
-                success: false,
-                result: None,
-                error: Some(format!("Unknown method: {}", req.method)),
-            },
-        };
-
-        let json = serde_json::to_string(&response).unwrap();
-        println!("{json}");
-        io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+        match req.method.as_str() {
+            "ping" => {
+                let resp = Response {
+                    id: req.id,
+                    success: true,
+                    result: Some(serde_json::json!({"pong": true})),
+                    error: None,
+                };
+                println!("{}", serde_json::to_string(&resp).unwrap());
+                io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+            }
+            "processData" => {
+                let count = req.params["count"].as_u64().unwrap_or(0);
+                // Send stream chunks
+                for i in 0..count {
+                    let chunk = StreamChunk {
+                        id: req.id.clone(),
+                        stream: true,
+                        data: serde_json::json!({"index": i, "progress": ((i+1) * 100 / count)}),
+                    };
+                    println!("{}", serde_json::to_string(&chunk).unwrap());
+                    io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+                }
+                // Send final response
+                let resp = Response {
+                    id: req.id,
+                    success: true,
+                    result: Some(serde_json::json!({"totalProcessed": count})),
+                    error: None,
+                };
+                println!("{}", serde_json::to_string(&resp).unwrap());
+                io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+            }
+            _ => {
+                let resp = Response {
+                    id: req.id,
+                    success: false,
+                    result: None,
+                    error: Some(format!("Unknown method: {}", req.method)),
+                };
+                println!("{}", serde_json::to_string(&resp).unwrap());
+                io::stdout().flush().unwrap();
+            }
+        }
     }
 }
 ```
@@ -254,9 +377,17 @@ fn main() {
 | `constructor` | `new RustBridge<T>(options: IRustBridgeOptions)` | Create a new bridge instance |
 | `spawn()` | `Promise<boolean>` | Spawn the binary and wait for ready; returns `false` on failure |
 | `sendCommand(method, params)` | `Promise<TCommands[K]['result']>` | Send a typed command and await the response |
+| `sendCommandStreaming(method, params)` | `StreamingResponse<TChunk, TResult>` | Send a streaming command; returns immediately |
 | `kill()` | `void` | SIGTERM the process, reject pending requests, force SIGKILL after 5s |
 | `running` | `boolean` | Whether the bridge is currently connected |
 
+### `StreamingResponse<TChunk, TResult>`
+
+| Method / Property | Type | Description |
+|---|---|---|
+| `[Symbol.asyncIterator]()` | `AsyncIterator<TChunk>` | Enables `for await...of` consumption of chunks |
+| `result` | `Promise<TResult>` | Resolves with the final result after stream ends |
+
 ### `RustBinaryLocator`
 
 | Method / Property | Signature | Description |
@@ -265,9 +396,9 @@ fn main() {
 | `findBinary()` | `Promise<string \| null>` | Find the binary using the priority search; result is cached |
 | `clearCache()` | `void` | Clear the cached path to force a fresh search |
 
-### Exported Interfaces
+### Exported Interfaces & Types
 
-| Interface | Description |
+| Interface / Type | Description |
 |---|---|
 | `IRustBridgeOptions` | Full configuration for `RustBridge` |
 | `IBinaryLocatorOptions` | Configuration for `RustBinaryLocator` |
@@ -275,8 +406,11 @@ fn main() {
 | `IManagementRequest` | IPC request shape: `{ id, method, params }` |
 | `IManagementResponse` | IPC response shape: `{ id, success, result?, error? }` |
 | `IManagementEvent` | IPC event shape: `{ event, data }` |
+| `IManagementStreamChunk` | IPC stream chunk shape: `{ id, stream: true, data }` |
 | `ICommandDefinition` | Single command definition: `{ params, result }` |
 | `TCommandMap` | `Record<string, ICommandDefinition>` |
+| `TStreamingCommandKeys<T>` | Extracts keys from a command map that have a `chunk` field |
+| `TExtractChunk<T>` | Extracts the chunk type from a streaming command definition |
 
 ## License and Legal Information
 
diff --git a/test/helpers/mock-rust-binary.mjs b/test/helpers/mock-rust-binary.mjs
index caa67bf..588a78a 100755
--- a/test/helpers/mock-rust-binary.mjs
+++ b/test/helpers/mock-rust-binary.mjs
@@ -2,22 +2,46 @@
 
 /**
  * Mock "Rust binary" for testing the RustBridge IPC protocol.
- * Reads JSON lines from stdin, writes JSON lines to stdout.
+ * Reads JSON lines from stdin via Buffer-based scanner, writes JSON lines to stdout.
  * Emits a ready event on startup.
  */
 
-import { createInterface } from 'readline';
-
 // Emit ready event
 const readyEvent = JSON.stringify({ event: 'ready', data: { version: '1.0.0' } });
 process.stdout.write(readyEvent + '\n');
 
-const rl = createInterface({ input: process.stdin });
+// Buffer-based newline scanner for stdin (mirrors the RustBridge approach)
+let stdinBuffer = Buffer.alloc(0);
 
-rl.on('line', (line) => {
+process.stdin.on('data', (chunk) => {
+  stdinBuffer = Buffer.concat([stdinBuffer, chunk]);
+
+  let newlineIndex;
+  while ((newlineIndex = stdinBuffer.indexOf(0x0A)) !== -1) {
+    const lineBuffer = stdinBuffer.subarray(0, newlineIndex);
+    stdinBuffer = stdinBuffer.subarray(newlineIndex + 1);
+    const line = lineBuffer.toString('utf8').trim();
+    if (line) {
+      handleLine(line);
+    }
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * Backpressure-aware write to stdout.
+ */
+function writeResponse(data) {
+  const json = JSON.stringify(data) + '\n';
+  if (!process.stdout.write(json)) {
+    // Wait for drain before continuing
+    process.stdout.once('drain', () => {});
+  }
+}
+
+function handleLine(line) {
   let request;
   try {
-    request = JSON.parse(line.trim());
+    request = JSON.parse(line);
   } catch {
     return;
   }
@@ -26,35 +50,53 @@ rl.on('line', (line) => {
 
   if (method === 'echo') {
     // Echo back the params as result
-    const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: true, result: params });
-    process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+    writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: params });
+  } else if (method === 'largeEcho') {
+    // Echo back params (same as echo, named distinctly for large payload tests)
+    writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: params });
   } else if (method === 'error') {
     // Return an error
-    const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: false, error: 'Test error message' });
-    process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+    writeResponse({ id, success: false, error: 'Test error message' });
   } else if (method === 'emitEvent') {
     // Emit a custom event, then respond with success
-    const event = JSON.stringify({ event: params.eventName, data: params.eventData });
-    process.stdout.write(event + '\n');
-    const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: true, result: null });
-    process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+    writeResponse({ event: params.eventName, data: params.eventData });
+    writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: null });
   } else if (method === 'slow') {
     // Respond after a delay
     setTimeout(() => {
-      const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: true, result: { delayed: true } });
-      process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+      writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: { delayed: true } });
     }, 100);
+  } else if (method === 'streamEcho') {
+    // Send params.count stream chunks, then final response
+    const count = params.count || 0;
+    let sent = 0;
+    const interval = setInterval(() => {
+      if (sent < count) {
+        writeResponse({ id, stream: true, data: { index: sent, value: `chunk_${sent}` } });
+        sent++;
+      } else {
+        clearInterval(interval);
+        writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: { totalChunks: count } });
+      }
+    }, 10);
+  } else if (method === 'streamError') {
+    // Send 1 chunk, then error
+    writeResponse({ id, stream: true, data: { index: 0, value: 'before_error' } });
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      writeResponse({ id, success: false, error: 'Stream error after chunk' });
+    }, 20);
+  } else if (method === 'streamEmpty') {
+    // Zero chunks, immediate final response
+    writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: { totalChunks: 0 } });
   } else if (method === 'exit') {
     // Graceful exit
-    const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: true, result: null });
-    process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+    writeResponse({ id, success: true, result: null });
     process.exit(0);
   } else {
     // Unknown command
-    const response = JSON.stringify({ id, success: false, error: `Unknown method: ${method}` });
-    process.stdout.write(response + '\n');
+    writeResponse({ id, success: false, error: `Unknown method: ${method}` });
   }
-});
+}
 
 // Handle SIGTERM gracefully
 process.on('SIGTERM', () => {
diff --git a/test/test.rustbridge.node.ts b/test/test.rustbridge.node.ts
index c527a68..c502710 100644
--- a/test/test.rustbridge.node.ts
+++ b/test/test.rustbridge.node.ts
@@ -9,10 +9,14 @@ const mockBinaryPath = path.join(testDir, 'helpers/mock-rust-binary.mjs');
 // Define the command types for our mock binary
 type TMockCommands = {
   echo: { params: Record<string, any>; result: Record<string, any> };
+  largeEcho: { params: Record<string, any>; result: Record<string, any> };
   error: { params: {}; result: never };
   emitEvent: { params: { eventName: string; eventData: any }; result: null };
   slow: { params: {}; result: { delayed: boolean } };
   exit: { params: {}; result: null };
+  streamEcho: { params: { count: number }; chunk: { index: number; value: string }; result: { totalChunks: number } };
+  streamError: { params: {}; chunk: { index: number; value: string }; result: never };
+  streamEmpty: { params: {}; chunk: never; result: { totalChunks: number } };
 };
 
 tap.test('should spawn and receive ready event', async () => {
@@ -188,4 +192,249 @@ tap.test('should emit exit event when process exits', async () => {
   expect(bridge.running).toBeFalse();
 });
 
+tap.test('should handle 1MB payload round-trip', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 30000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  // Create a ~1MB payload
+  const largeString = 'x'.repeat(1024 * 1024);
+  const result = await bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: largeString });
+  expect(result.data).toEqual(largeString);
+  expect(result.data.length).toEqual(1024 * 1024);
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('should handle 10MB payload round-trip', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 60000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  // Create a ~10MB payload
+  const largeString = 'y'.repeat(10 * 1024 * 1024);
+  const result = await bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: largeString });
+  expect(result.data).toEqual(largeString);
+  expect(result.data.length).toEqual(10 * 1024 * 1024);
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('should reject outbound messages exceeding maxPayloadSize', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    maxPayloadSize: 1000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  let threw = false;
+  try {
+    await bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: 'z'.repeat(2000) });
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    threw = true;
+    expect(err.message).toInclude('maxPayloadSize');
+  }
+  expect(threw).toBeTrue();
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('should handle multiple large concurrent commands', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 30000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  const size = 500 * 1024; // 500KB each
+  const results = await Promise.all([
+    bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: 'a'.repeat(size), id: 1 }),
+    bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: 'b'.repeat(size), id: 2 }),
+    bridge.sendCommand('largeEcho', { data: 'c'.repeat(size), id: 3 }),
+  ]);
+
+  expect(results[0].data.length).toEqual(size);
+  expect(results[0].data[0]).toEqual('a');
+  expect(results[1].data.length).toEqual(size);
+  expect(results[1].data[0]).toEqual('b');
+  expect(results[2].data.length).toEqual(size);
+  expect(results[2].data[0]).toEqual('c');
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+// === Streaming tests ===
+
+tap.test('streaming: should receive chunks via for-await-of and final result', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 10000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('streamEcho', { count: 5 });
+  const chunks: Array<{ index: number; value: string }> = [];
+
+  for await (const chunk of stream) {
+    chunks.push(chunk);
+  }
+
+  expect(chunks.length).toEqual(5);
+  for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
+    expect(chunks[i].index).toEqual(i);
+    expect(chunks[i].value).toEqual(`chunk_${i}`);
+  }
+
+  const result = await stream.result;
+  expect(result.totalChunks).toEqual(5);
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('streaming: should handle zero chunks (immediate result)', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('streamEmpty', {});
+  const chunks: any[] = [];
+
+  for await (const chunk of stream) {
+    chunks.push(chunk);
+  }
+
+  expect(chunks.length).toEqual(0);
+
+  const result = await stream.result;
+  expect(result.totalChunks).toEqual(0);
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('streaming: should propagate error to iterator and .result', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 10000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('streamError', {});
+  const chunks: any[] = [];
+  let iteratorError: Error | null = null;
+
+  try {
+    for await (const chunk of stream) {
+      chunks.push(chunk);
+    }
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    iteratorError = err;
+  }
+
+  // Should have received at least one chunk before error
+  expect(chunks.length).toEqual(1);
+  expect(chunks[0].value).toEqual('before_error');
+
+  // Iterator should have thrown
+  expect(iteratorError).toBeTruthy();
+  expect(iteratorError!.message).toInclude('Stream error after chunk');
+
+  // .result should also reject
+  let resultError: Error | null = null;
+  try {
+    await stream.result;
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    resultError = err;
+  }
+  expect(resultError).toBeTruthy();
+  expect(resultError!.message).toInclude('Stream error after chunk');
+
+  bridge.kill();
+});
+
+tap.test('streaming: should fail when bridge is not running', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+  });
+
+  const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('streamEcho', { count: 3 });
+
+  let resultError: Error | null = null;
+  try {
+    await stream.result;
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    resultError = err;
+  }
+  expect(resultError).toBeTruthy();
+  expect(resultError!.message).toInclude('not running');
+});
+
+tap.test('streaming: should fail when killed mid-stream', async () => {
+  const bridge = new RustBridge<TMockCommands>({
+    binaryName: 'node',
+    binaryPath: 'node',
+    cliArgs: [mockBinaryPath],
+    readyTimeoutMs: 5000,
+    requestTimeoutMs: 30000,
+  });
+
+  await bridge.spawn();
+
+  // Request many chunks so we can kill mid-stream
+  const stream = bridge.sendCommandStreaming('streamEcho', { count: 100 });
+  const chunks: any[] = [];
+  let iteratorError: Error | null = null;
+
+  // Kill after a short delay
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    bridge.kill();
+  }, 50);
+
+  try {
+    for await (const chunk of stream) {
+      chunks.push(chunk);
+    }
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    iteratorError = err;
+  }
+
+  // Should have gotten some chunks but not all
+  expect(iteratorError).toBeTruthy();
+  expect(iteratorError!.message).toInclude('killed');
+});
+
 export default tap.start();
diff --git a/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts b/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts
index 9340a86..48dcc14 100644
--- a/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts
+++ b/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts
@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@push.rocks/smartrust',
-  version: '1.1.2',
+  version: '1.2.0',
   description: 'a bridge between JS engines and rust'
 }
diff --git a/ts/classes.rustbridge.ts b/ts/classes.rustbridge.ts
index 5b79c65..1537898 100644
--- a/ts/classes.rustbridge.ts
+++ b/ts/classes.rustbridge.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import * as plugins from './plugins.js';
 import { RustBinaryLocator } from './classes.rustbinarylocator.js';
+import { StreamingResponse } from './classes.streamingresponse.js';
 import type {
   IRustBridgeOptions,
   IRustBridgeLogger,
@@ -7,6 +8,8 @@ import type {
   IManagementRequest,
   IManagementResponse,
   IManagementEvent,
+  TStreamingCommandKeys,
+  TExtractChunk,
 } from './interfaces/index.js';
 
 const defaultLogger: IRustBridgeLogger = {
@@ -21,14 +24,16 @@ const defaultLogger: IRustBridgeLogger = {
  */
 export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plugins.events.EventEmitter {
   private locator: RustBinaryLocator;
-  private options: Required<Pick<IRustBridgeOptions, 'cliArgs' | 'requestTimeoutMs' | 'readyTimeoutMs' | 'readyEventName'>> & IRustBridgeOptions;
+  private options: Required<Pick<IRustBridgeOptions, 'cliArgs' | 'requestTimeoutMs' | 'readyTimeoutMs' | 'readyEventName' | 'maxPayloadSize'>> & IRustBridgeOptions;
   private logger: IRustBridgeLogger;
   private childProcess: plugins.childProcess.ChildProcess | null = null;
-  private readlineInterface: plugins.readline.Interface | null = null;
+  private stdoutBuffer: Buffer = Buffer.alloc(0);
+  private stderrRemainder: string = '';
   private pendingRequests = new Map<string, {
     resolve: (value: any) => void;
     reject: (error: Error) => void;
     timer: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout>;
+    streaming?: StreamingResponse<any, any>;
   }>();
   private requestCounter = 0;
   private isRunning = false;
@@ -42,6 +47,7 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
       requestTimeoutMs: 30000,
       readyTimeoutMs: 10000,
       readyEventName: 'ready',
+      maxPayloadSize: 50 * 1024 * 1024,
       ...options,
     };
     this.locator = new RustBinaryLocator(options, this.logger);
@@ -68,24 +74,34 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
           env,
         });
 
-        // Handle stderr
+        // Handle stderr with cross-chunk buffering
         this.childProcess.stderr?.on('data', (data: Buffer) => {
-          const lines = data.toString().split('\n').filter((l: string) => l.trim());
+          this.stderrRemainder += data.toString();
+          const lines = this.stderrRemainder.split('\n');
+          // Keep the last element (incomplete line) as remainder
+          this.stderrRemainder = lines.pop()!;
           for (const line of lines) {
-            this.logger.log('debug', `[${this.options.binaryName}] ${line}`);
-            this.emit('stderr', line);
+            const trimmed = line.trim();
+            if (trimmed) {
+              this.logger.log('debug', `[${this.options.binaryName}] ${trimmed}`);
+              this.emit('stderr', trimmed);
+            }
           }
         });
 
-        // Handle stdout via readline for line-delimited JSON
-        this.readlineInterface = plugins.readline.createInterface({ input: this.childProcess.stdout! });
-        this.readlineInterface.on('line', (line: string) => {
-          this.handleLine(line.trim());
+        // Handle stdout via Buffer-based newline scanner
+        this.childProcess.stdout!.on('data', (chunk: Buffer) => {
+          this.handleStdoutChunk(chunk);
         });
 
         // Handle process exit
         this.childProcess.on('exit', (code, signal) => {
           this.logger.log('info', `Process exited (code=${code}, signal=${signal})`);
+          // Flush any remaining stderr
+          if (this.stderrRemainder.trim()) {
+            this.logger.log('debug', `[${this.options.binaryName}] ${this.stderrRemainder.trim()}`);
+            this.emit('stderr', this.stderrRemainder.trim());
+          }
           this.cleanup();
           this.emit('exit', code, signal);
         });
@@ -130,6 +146,15 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
 
     const id = `req_${++this.requestCounter}`;
     const request: IManagementRequest = { id, method, params };
+    const json = JSON.stringify(request);
+
+    // Check outbound payload size
+    const byteLength = Buffer.byteLength(json, 'utf8');
+    if (byteLength > this.options.maxPayloadSize) {
+      throw new Error(
+        `Outbound message exceeds maxPayloadSize (${byteLength} > ${this.options.maxPayloadSize})`
+      );
+    }
 
     return new Promise<TCommands[K]['result']>((resolve, reject) => {
       const timer = setTimeout(() => {
@@ -139,17 +164,64 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
 
       this.pendingRequests.set(id, { resolve, reject, timer });
 
-      const json = JSON.stringify(request) + '\n';
-      this.childProcess!.stdin!.write(json, (err) => {
-        if (err) {
-          clearTimeout(timer);
-          this.pendingRequests.delete(id);
-          reject(new Error(`Failed to write to stdin: ${err.message}`));
-        }
+      this.writeToStdin(json + '\n').catch((err) => {
+        clearTimeout(timer);
+        this.pendingRequests.delete(id);
+        reject(new Error(`Failed to write to stdin: ${err.message}`));
       });
     });
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Send a streaming command to the Rust process.
+   * Returns a StreamingResponse that yields chunks via `for await...of`
+   * and exposes `.result` for the final response.
+   */
+  public sendCommandStreaming<K extends string & TStreamingCommandKeys<TCommands>>(
+    method: K,
+    params: TCommands[K]['params'],
+  ): StreamingResponse<TExtractChunk<TCommands[K]>, TCommands[K]['result']> {
+    const streaming = new StreamingResponse<TExtractChunk<TCommands[K]>, TCommands[K]['result']>();
+
+    if (!this.childProcess || !this.isRunning) {
+      streaming.fail(new Error(`${this.options.binaryName} bridge is not running`));
+      return streaming;
+    }
+
+    const id = `req_${++this.requestCounter}`;
+    const request: IManagementRequest = { id, method, params };
+    const json = JSON.stringify(request);
+
+    const byteLength = Buffer.byteLength(json, 'utf8');
+    if (byteLength > this.options.maxPayloadSize) {
+      streaming.fail(
+        new Error(`Outbound message exceeds maxPayloadSize (${byteLength} > ${this.options.maxPayloadSize})`)
+      );
+      return streaming;
+    }
+
+    const timeoutMs = this.options.streamTimeoutMs ?? this.options.requestTimeoutMs;
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+      this.pendingRequests.delete(id);
+      streaming.fail(new Error(`Streaming command '${method}' timed out after ${timeoutMs}ms`));
+    }, timeoutMs);
+
+    this.pendingRequests.set(id, {
+      resolve: (result: any) => streaming.finish(result),
+      reject: (error: Error) => streaming.fail(error),
+      timer,
+      streaming,
+    });
+
+    this.writeToStdin(json + '\n').catch((err) => {
+      clearTimeout(timer);
+      this.pendingRequests.delete(id);
+      streaming.fail(new Error(`Failed to write to stdin: ${err.message}`));
+    });
+
+    return streaming;
+  }
+
   /**
    * Kill the Rust process and clean up all resources.
    */
@@ -159,11 +231,9 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
       this.childProcess = null;
       this.isRunning = false;
 
-      // Close readline
-      if (this.readlineInterface) {
-        this.readlineInterface.close();
-        this.readlineInterface = null;
-      }
+      // Clear buffers
+      this.stdoutBuffer = Buffer.alloc(0);
+      this.stderrRemainder = '';
 
       // Reject pending requests
       for (const [, pending] of this.pendingRequests) {
@@ -203,6 +273,62 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
     return this.isRunning;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Buffer-based newline scanner for stdout chunks.
+   * Replaces readline to handle large payloads without buffering entire lines in a separate abstraction.
+   */
+  private handleStdoutChunk(chunk: Buffer): void {
+    this.stdoutBuffer = Buffer.concat([this.stdoutBuffer, chunk]);
+
+    let newlineIndex: number;
+    while ((newlineIndex = this.stdoutBuffer.indexOf(0x0A)) !== -1) {
+      const lineBuffer = this.stdoutBuffer.subarray(0, newlineIndex);
+      this.stdoutBuffer = this.stdoutBuffer.subarray(newlineIndex + 1);
+
+      if (lineBuffer.length > this.options.maxPayloadSize) {
+        this.logger.log('error', `Inbound message exceeds maxPayloadSize (${lineBuffer.length} bytes), dropping`);
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      const line = lineBuffer.toString('utf8').trim();
+      this.handleLine(line);
+    }
+
+    // If accumulated buffer exceeds maxPayloadSize (sender never sends newline), clear to prevent OOM
+    if (this.stdoutBuffer.length > this.options.maxPayloadSize) {
+      this.logger.log('error', `Stdout buffer exceeded maxPayloadSize (${this.stdoutBuffer.length} bytes) without newline, clearing`);
+      this.stdoutBuffer = Buffer.alloc(0);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Write data to stdin with backpressure support.
+   * Waits for drain if the internal buffer is full.
+   */
+  private writeToStdin(data: string): Promise<void> {
+    return new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+      if (!this.childProcess?.stdin) {
+        reject(new Error('stdin not available'));
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const canContinue = this.childProcess.stdin.write(data, 'utf8', (err) => {
+        if (err) {
+          reject(err);
+        }
+      });
+
+      if (canContinue) {
+        resolve();
+      } else {
+        // Wait for drain before resolving
+        this.childProcess.stdin.once('drain', () => {
+          resolve();
+        });
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
   private handleLine(line: string): void {
     if (!line) return;
 
@@ -221,6 +347,22 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
       return;
     }
 
+    // Stream chunk (has 'id' + stream === true + 'data')
+    if ('id' in parsed && parsed.stream === true && 'data' in parsed) {
+      const pending = this.pendingRequests.get(parsed.id);
+      if (pending?.streaming) {
+        // Reset inactivity timeout
+        clearTimeout(pending.timer);
+        const timeoutMs = this.options.streamTimeoutMs ?? this.options.requestTimeoutMs;
+        pending.timer = setTimeout(() => {
+          this.pendingRequests.delete(parsed.id);
+          pending.reject(new Error(`Streaming command timed out after ${timeoutMs}ms of inactivity`));
+        }, timeoutMs);
+        pending.streaming.pushChunk(parsed.data);
+      }
+      return;
+    }
+
     // Otherwise it's a response (has 'id' field)
     if ('id' in parsed) {
       const response = parsed as IManagementResponse;
@@ -240,11 +382,8 @@ export class RustBridge<TCommands extends TCommandMap = TCommandMap> extends plu
   private cleanup(): void {
     this.isRunning = false;
     this.childProcess = null;
-
-    if (this.readlineInterface) {
-      this.readlineInterface.close();
-      this.readlineInterface = null;
-    }
+    this.stdoutBuffer = Buffer.alloc(0);
+    this.stderrRemainder = '';
 
     // Reject all pending requests
     for (const [, pending] of this.pendingRequests) {
diff --git a/ts/classes.streamingresponse.ts b/ts/classes.streamingresponse.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ca57618
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ts/classes.streamingresponse.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+/**
+ * Represents a streaming response from a Rust bridge command.
+ * Implements AsyncIterable to allow `for await...of` consumption of chunks,
+ * and exposes `.result` for the final response once the stream ends.
+ *
+ * @typeParam TChunk - Type of each streamed chunk
+ * @typeParam TResult - Type of the final result
+ */
+export class StreamingResponse<TChunk, TResult> implements AsyncIterable<TChunk> {
+  /** Resolves with the final result when the stream ends successfully. */
+  public readonly result: Promise<TResult>;
+
+  private resolveResult!: (value: TResult) => void;
+  private rejectResult!: (error: Error) => void;
+
+  /** Buffered chunks not yet consumed by the iterator. */
+  private buffer: TChunk[] = [];
+  /** Waiting consumer resolve callback (when iterator is ahead of producer). */
+  private waiting: ((value: IteratorResult<TChunk>) => void) | null = null;
+  /** Waiting consumer reject callback. */
+  private waitingReject: ((error: Error) => void) | null = null;
+
+  private done = false;
+  private error: Error | null = null;
+
+  constructor() {
+    this.result = new Promise<TResult>((resolve, reject) => {
+      this.resolveResult = resolve;
+      this.rejectResult = reject;
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Push a chunk into the stream. Called internally by RustBridge.
+   */
+  public pushChunk(chunk: TChunk): void {
+    if (this.done) return;
+
+    if (this.waiting) {
+      // A consumer is waiting — deliver immediately
+      const resolve = this.waiting;
+      this.waiting = null;
+      this.waitingReject = null;
+      resolve({ value: chunk, done: false });
+    } else {
+      // No consumer waiting — buffer the chunk
+      this.buffer.push(chunk);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * End the stream successfully with a final result. Called internally by RustBridge.
+   */
+  public finish(result: TResult): void {
+    if (this.done) return;
+    this.done = true;
+    this.resolveResult(result);
+
+    // If a consumer is waiting, signal end of iteration
+    if (this.waiting) {
+      const resolve = this.waiting;
+      this.waiting = null;
+      this.waitingReject = null;
+      resolve({ value: undefined as any, done: true });
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * End the stream with an error. Called internally by RustBridge.
+   */
+  public fail(error: Error): void {
+    if (this.done) return;
+    this.done = true;
+    this.error = error;
+    this.rejectResult(error);
+
+    // If a consumer is waiting, reject it
+    if (this.waitingReject) {
+      const reject = this.waitingReject;
+      this.waiting = null;
+      this.waitingReject = null;
+      reject(error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  [Symbol.asyncIterator](): AsyncIterator<TChunk> {
+    return {
+      next: (): Promise<IteratorResult<TChunk>> => {
+        // If there are buffered chunks, deliver one
+        if (this.buffer.length > 0) {
+          return Promise.resolve({ value: this.buffer.shift()!, done: false });
+        }
+
+        // If the stream is done, signal end
+        if (this.done) {
+          if (this.error) {
+            return Promise.reject(this.error);
+          }
+          return Promise.resolve({ value: undefined as any, done: true });
+        }
+
+        // No buffered chunks and not done — wait for the next push
+        return new Promise<IteratorResult<TChunk>>((resolve, reject) => {
+          this.waiting = resolve;
+          this.waitingReject = reject;
+        });
+      },
+    };
+  }
+}
diff --git a/ts/index.ts b/ts/index.ts
index d661bad..385e4b6 100644
--- a/ts/index.ts
+++ b/ts/index.ts
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 export { RustBridge } from './classes.rustbridge.js';
 export { RustBinaryLocator } from './classes.rustbinarylocator.js';
+export { StreamingResponse } from './classes.streamingresponse.js';
 export * from './interfaces/index.js';
diff --git a/ts/interfaces/config.ts b/ts/interfaces/config.ts
index 4d13714..6e6ba5d 100644
--- a/ts/interfaces/config.ts
+++ b/ts/interfaces/config.ts
@@ -39,4 +39,9 @@ export interface IRustBridgeOptions extends IBinaryLocatorOptions {
   readyEventName?: string;
   /** Optional logger instance */
   logger?: IRustBridgeLogger;
+  /** Maximum message size in bytes (default: 50MB). Messages exceeding this are rejected. */
+  maxPayloadSize?: number;
+  /** Inactivity timeout for streaming commands in ms (default: same as requestTimeoutMs).
+   *  Resets on each chunk received. */
+  streamTimeoutMs?: number;
 }
diff --git a/ts/interfaces/ipc.ts b/ts/interfaces/ipc.ts
index a36ad11..06f538f 100644
--- a/ts/interfaces/ipc.ts
+++ b/ts/interfaces/ipc.ts
@@ -38,3 +38,25 @@ export interface ICommandDefinition<TParams = any, TResult = any> {
  * Used to type-safe the bridge's sendCommand method.
  */
 export type TCommandMap = Record<string, ICommandDefinition>;
+
+/**
+ * Stream chunk message received from the Rust binary during a streaming command.
+ */
+export interface IManagementStreamChunk {
+  id: string;
+  stream: true;
+  data: any;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Extract keys from a command map whose definitions include a `chunk` field,
+ * indicating they support streaming responses.
+ */
+export type TStreamingCommandKeys<TCommands extends TCommandMap> = {
+  [K in keyof TCommands]: TCommands[K] extends { chunk: any } ? K : never;
+}[keyof TCommands];
+
+/**
+ * Extract the chunk type from a command definition that has a `chunk` field.
+ */
+export type TExtractChunk<TDef> = TDef extends { chunk: infer C } ? C : never;
diff --git a/ts/plugins.ts b/ts/plugins.ts
index 8f7a422..722734b 100644
--- a/ts/plugins.ts
+++ b/ts/plugins.ts
@@ -2,11 +2,10 @@
 import * as path from 'path';
 import * as fs from 'fs';
 import * as childProcess from 'child_process';
-import * as readline from 'readline';
 import * as events from 'events';
 import * as url from 'url';
 
-export { path, fs, childProcess, readline, events, url };
+export { path, fs, childProcess, events, url };
 
 // @push.rocks scope
 import * as smartpath from '@push.rocks/smartpath';