v1.8.0-beta.2

1.8.0 Beta 2 - Architectural Simplification

This beta continues the 1.8.0 release focused on simplifying the output handling architecture.

Major Changes

Single Output Path Architecture

• Removed all bifurcated rendering paths (Rich/plain, Harmony/not, streaming/buffering)
• Agent library now handles all output naturally - we just collect text for history
• Eliminates double-output issue permanently
• Tool prompts (Y/n confirmations) work naturally without interception

Code Cleanup

• Removed 361 lines of complex rendering logic
• Simplified ResponseRenderer from 165 to 45 lines (73% reduction)
• Removed HarmonyProcessor instantiation and configuration
• Removed OutputState pattern entirely
• Fixed type checking issues

Breaking Changes

• Harmony processing no longer applies
• Rich markdown rendering no longer applies to agent output
• Agent output appears exactly as library provides it

Benefits

• No double-output (agent prints once)
• Tool prompts visible (no interception)
• Much simpler codebase (-361 lines)
• Easier to maintain and understand

For full details, see CHANGELOG.md