Backboard R-CLI 3.0.2: Faster Workflows, More Control

Version 3.0.2 introduces better session controls, faster interactions, richer inputs, and a more powerful workflow system—all without changing how you work in your terminal.

Permission controls

Not every task should behave the same way.

R-CLI now lets you choose how much autonomy the agent has with four permission modes:

• manual – review every action before it runs  

• acceptEdits – automatically apply edits while confirming other operations

• auto – reserved for smarter auto-approval

• bypass – skip confirmation prompts

Cycle between manual, acceptEdits, and auto instantly with Shift + Tab without restarting your session. Bypass is enabled at launch with --permission-mode bypass.

Skills

Reusable workflows are now first-class citizens.

Load skills from:

• your repository

• your personal library

• skills.sh

Manage everything through:

/skills

For security, sub-agents cannot silently install Skills or MCP servers.

Drag, drop, and paste images

Working with visual inputs is now significantly faster.

Simply:

• drag an image directly into the prompt

• or paste from your clipboard with Ctrl + V

No uploads.
No extra commands.

Checkpoints & rewind

Experiment without worrying about breaking your workspace.

Restore your project at any point using:

/undo

/redo

/rewind

Every coding session now has a safety net.

Interactive settings

Toggle verbose output?

Enable LSP diagnostics?

Turn on persistent memory?

You no longer need to remember flags.

/settings

Adjust verbose output, LSP diagnostics, memory, notification sounds, and browser or computer-use tools without leaving the CLI.

LSP diagnostics

Enable optional Language Server Protocol diagnostics while the agent edits your code.

Toggle anytime with:

/lsp

or launch with:

--lsp

--no-lsp

Get real-time feedback while R-CLI works.

Faster streaming

Tool calls now appear the moment the model commits to them.

Read-only tools can even begin executing before the response finishes streaming, making sessions feel dramatically more responsive.

Verbose mode

Want to understand exactly what the agent is doing?

Toggle:

/verbose

to display detailed tool-call output inline

Perfect for debugging, learning, or inspecting complex workflows.

Update R-CLI

Wondering if you're on the latest release?

Update with:

/update

Available today

Backboard R-CLI 3.0.2 is available now.

Install or update today and experience a faster, more controllable AI coding workflow.

backboard.io/products/cli

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