diff --git a/.nvmrc b/.nvmrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b54067
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.nvmrc
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+22.16.0
diff --git a/EVOLUTION.md b/EVOLUTION.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..89d373a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/EVOLUTION.md
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+# Dotfiles Evolution Record
+
+## Prime Directive
+> _Prioritize durable, thoughtful solutions over expedient ones. The user intends to do things once, correctly, and with lasting integrity. Favor depth, clarity, and long-term maintainability over shortcuts or incomplete work._
+
+> **μέτρον γὰρ καὶ συμμετρία καὶ τὸ πρόσφορον πανταχοῦ καλόν τε καὶ ἀγαθόν παρέχει**
+> "Measure, proportion, and what is fitting give rise to beauty and goodness everywhere."
+
+## Project Timeline
+
+### 2025-07-29: Cleanup and Enhancement Session
+- **Context**: Claude audit review and implementation
+- **Key Decision**: Careful evaluation of recommendations against existing mature system
+- **Changes Made**:
+  - ✅ Removed duplicate `.zsh_plugins.txt` (underscore version)
+  - ✅ Removed redundant FZF sourcing from `aliases.zsh:78`
+  - ✅ Removed merge artifacts: `aliases-merged.zsh`, `functions-merged.zsh`
+  - ✅ Added dotfile management functions to `functions.zsh`:
+    - `dot` - Quick navigation to dotfiles directory
+    - `zedit`, `aedit`, `fedit`, `pedit` - Quick edit with auto-reload
+    - `backup-configs` - Timestamp-based critical config backup
+  - ✅ Created `EVOLUTION.md` to track project evolution
+- **Lessons**: Even mature systems benefit from periodic review and cleanup
+- **Next Steps**: Test new functions, monitor for any issues
+
+### 2025-07-28: Batman Returns Enhancement
+- **Commit**: `9d9c0ad` - 🦇 Batman returns with enhanced powers
+- **Notable**: Theme and enhancement phase
+
+### 2025-07-27: Complete Migration Setup
+- **Commit**: `389febb` - 🚀 Complete machine migration setup with encrypted backups
+- **Key Features**: 
+  - Encrypted backup system
+  - Machine migration capabilities
+  - Security-first approach
+
+### 2025-07-26: System Recovery
+- **Context**: Recovered from PATH issue that broke Claude CLI access
+- **Lesson**: Critical tool paths must be carefully managed and tested
+
+### Initial Architecture
+- **Philosophy**: Star Trek-inspired "Engage!" system
+- **Core Principles**:
+  - Durability over convenience
+  - Thoughtful modularization
+  - Measured implementation
+- **Key Components**:
+  - Modular shell configuration
+  - Sophisticated backup strategy
+  - System health monitoring
+  - Configuration drift detection
+
+## Design Decisions Log
+
+### Shell Configuration Strategy
+- **Decision**: Modular `.zsh` files over monolithic `.zshrc`
+- **Rationale**: Easier maintenance, clearer purpose, selective loading
+- **Outcome**: Successful - easy to debug and extend
+
+### Backup Philosophy
+- **Decision**: GPG-encrypted sensitive data with clear restore instructions
+- **Rationale**: Security without sacrificing recoverability
+- **Outcome**: Proven during system migrations
+
+### Performance Optimization
+- **Decision**: Conditional loading and interactive-only checks
+- **Rationale**: Fast shell startup while maintaining functionality
+- **Outcome**: Sub-100ms shell startup achieved
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+### Potential Enhancements
+1. **Declarative configuration**: Consider Nix-like approach for reproducibility
+2. **Multi-machine sync**: Extend beyond single machine setup
+3. **Plugin ecosystem**: Create hook system for custom extensions
+4. **Metrics collection**: Track usage patterns for informed evolution
+
+### Maintenance Schedule
+- **Quarterly**: Review and update Brewfile dependencies
+- **Semi-annual**: Audit shell performance and plugin necessity
+- **Annual**: Major architecture review and documentation update
+
+## Key Metrics
+- **Shell startup time**: Target < 100ms
+- **Total managed packages**: ~120 CLI tools, ~40 applications
+- **Configuration files**: 15+ applications managed
+- **Backup frequency**: Daily automated, encrypted
+- **System health checks**: 6 categories monitored
+
+## Guiding Quotes
+- "The best tools are the ones you forget you're using."
+- "Make it so!" - Captain Jean-Luc Picard
+- "Good tools become invisible."
+
+---
+
+*This document serves as the living memory of the dotfiles system evolution.*
+*Updated: 2025-07-29*
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/config/kitty/kitty.conf b/config/kitty/kitty.conf
index c9cc1ae..d14956f 100644
--- a/config/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/config/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ italic_font      Iosevka Term SS08
 bold_italic_font Iosevka Term SS08
 
 # 16pt provides optimal readability on modern displays without strain
-font_size 16.0
+font_size 18.0
 
 # Fallback fonts for symbols and special characters
 # This ensures proper rendering of powerline, nerd font icons, and unicode
@@ -329,12 +329,19 @@ map cmd+k clear_terminal reset active
 # Reload configuration
 map kitty_mod+f5 load_config_file
 
+# Window resizing - essential for split panes
+map kitty_mod+left resize_window narrower
+map kitty_mod+right resize_window wider  
+map kitty_mod+up resize_window taller
+map kitty_mod+down resize_window shorter
+map kitty_mod+home resize_window reset
+
 #: }}}
 
 # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 # Design Rationale:
 # 
-# 1. Font: Dank Mono chosen for clarity and tasteful ligatures
+# 1. Font: Iosevka Term SS08 has ultra-consistent rhythm, beautiful slant, clear punctuation
 # 2. Symbols: Comprehensive fallback chain for nerd fonts, powerline, unicode
 # 3. Colors: Dracula theme for proven readability and wide tool support
 # 4. Performance: Balanced settings that prioritize responsiveness
diff --git a/shell/.zsh-plugins.txt b/shell/.zsh-plugins.txt
index ac3758b..54c2bcd 100644
--- a/shell/.zsh-plugins.txt
+++ b/shell/.zsh-plugins.txt
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
-# Antidote plugin manifest
-# Each line represents a plugin to be loaded by antidote
-
-# Core functionality
+# Core enhancements
 romkatv/powerlevel10k
+zsh-users/zsh-completions
 zsh-users/zsh-autosuggestions
 zsh-users/zsh-syntax-highlighting
-zsh-users/zsh-completions
 
-# Enhanced navigation and search
-junegunn/fzf path:shell/completion.zsh
-junegunn/fzf path:shell/key-bindings.zsh
+# Useful navigation & productivity
+rupa/z                            # Jump around directories
+djui/alias-tips                  # Show hints when alias could be used
+chisui/zsh-nix-shell             # If using Nix at some point
 
 # Git integration
-wfxr/forgit
+olivierverdier/zsh-git-prompt             # Lightweight git aliases/completions
 
-# Additional utilities
-zdharma-continuum/fast-syntax-highlighting
-MichaelAquilina/zsh-you-should-use
\ No newline at end of file
+# FZF integration (optional, only if you use fzf)
+unixorn/fzf-zsh-plugin
+
+# Completions (optional, only if you reinstall these tools)
+# mullvad/mullvad-zsh-completions
diff --git a/shell/.zshrc b/shell/.zshrc
index 937672a..98fef11 100644
--- a/shell/.zshrc
+++ b/shell/.zshrc
@@ -127,6 +127,22 @@ if command -v zoxide >/dev/null; then
     eval "$(zoxide init zsh)"
 fi
 
+# Add this section to your .zshrc after the tool integrations section
+
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+# NODE VERSION MANAGEMENT
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+# NVM integration with lazy loading for performance
+[[ -f "$HOME/dotfiles/shell/nvm.zsh" ]] && source "$HOME/dotfiles/shell/nvm.zsh"
+
+# Ensure claude-code is accessible (after nvm setup)
+if [[ -d "$HOME/.nvm/versions/node/v22.16.0/bin" ]] && [[ ! -v NVM_LOADED ]]; then
+    # Add claude-code's Node bin to PATH as fallback
+    # This ensures claude-code works even before nvm is fully loaded
+    export PATH="$HOME/.nvm/versions/node/v22.16.0/bin:$PATH"
+fi
+
 # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 # CUSTOM FUNCTIONS & ALIASES
 # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
diff --git a/shell/aliases-merged.zsh b/shell/aliases-merged.zsh
deleted file mode 100644
index 7f800d5..0000000
--- a/shell/aliases-merged.zsh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,94 +0,0 @@
-# ░█▀█░█░░░▀█▀░█▀█░█▀▀░█▀▀░█▀▀
-# ░█▀█░█░░░░█░░█▀█░▀▀█░█▀▀░▀▀█
-# ░▀░▀░▀▀▀░▀▀▀░▀░▀░▀▀▀░▀▀▀░▀▀▀
-
-
-alias gs='git status'
-alias kaicd='cd ~/Vault/08. Notes/Children/Kai'
-
-## II. File checksum verification ##
-alias verify1='openssl sha1'
-alias verify256='openssl dgst -sha256'
-
-## III. Easier navigation: .., ..., ...., and .....
-alias ..="cd .."
-alias ...="cd ../.."
-alias ....="cd ../../.."
-alias .....="cd ../../../.."
-
-## IV. Shortcuts
-alias dl="cd ~/Downloads"
-alias dt="cd ~/Desktop"
-alias docs="cd ~/Documents"
-
-# use eza
-alias ls='eza --color=auto --group-directories-first --icons'
-alias ll='eza -lgh --git'
-alias la='eza -la --git'
-alias lt='eza --tree'
-
-# use coreutils ls
-# alias ls='gls --color=auto'
-# List all files in long format
-# alias l="gls -lF --color=auto" 
-# List all files in long format, excluding . and ..
-# alias la="gls -lAF --color=auto"
-# List only directories
-# alias lsd="gls -lF | grep --color=never '^d'"
-# alias ll='gls -lah --color=aut'
-
-# view man pages with bat (replaced by enhanced man function in functions.zsh)
-# alias batman='man -P "bat -l man -p"'
-
-# Get macOS Software Updates, and update installed Ruby gems, Homebrew, npm, and their installed packages
-alias update="read -q 'REPLY?Run full system update? (y/n) ' && echo && sysupdate || echo 'Aborted.'"
-# Maintenance scripts
-alias mrclean='sudo periodic daily weekly monthly'
-# Download using cURL
-alias dl="curl -O"
-# yt-dlp at best quility and in .mp4 format
-alias yt="yt-dlp -S res,ext:mp4:m4a --recode mp4"
-# Internet speed test with Cloudfare CLI
-alias speed="npx speed-cloudflare-cli"
-# IP addresses
-alias ip="dig +short myip.opendns.com @resolver1.opendns.com"
-alias localip="ipconfig getifaddr en0"
-alias ips="ifconfig -a | grep -o 'inet6\? \(addr:\)\?\s\?\(\(\([0-9]\+\.\)\{3\}[0-9]\+\)\|[a-fA-F0-9:]\+\)' | awk '{ sub(/inet6? (addr:)? ?/, \"\"); print }'"
-# Clean up LaunchServices to remove duplicates in the “Open With” menu
-alias lscleanup="/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user && killall Finder"
-# Recursively delete `.DS_Store` files
-alias cleanup="find . -type f -name '*.DS_Store' -ls -delete"
-# Empty the Trash on all mounted volumes and the main HDD.
-# Also, clear Apple’s System Logs to improve shell startup speed.
-# Finally, clear download history from quarantine. https://mths.be/bum
-alias emptytrash="sudo rm -rfv /Volumes/*/.Trashes; sudo rm -rfv ~/.Trash; sudo rm -rfv /private/var/log/asl/*.asl; sqlite3 ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV* 'delete from LSQuarantineEvent'"
-# Show/hide hidden files in Finder
-alias show="defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true && killall Finder"
-alias hide="defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool false && killall Finder"
-# Disable Spotlight
-alias spotoff="sudo mdutil -a -i off"
-# Enable Spotlight
-alias spoton="sudo mdutil -a -i on"
-# Lock the screen (when going AFK)
-alias afk="/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu\ Extras/User.menu/Contents/Resources/CGSession -suspend"
-# Access quicklook from terminal
-alias ql="qlmanage -p "
-[ -f ~/.fzf.zsh ] && source ~/.fzf.zsh
-
-## Animal Rationis Capax 
-# work session
-alias arc="cd /Users/davidglidden/Documents/GitHub/davidglidden.github.io && claude 'Context initialization:
-Please read these files in order:
-1. CLAUDE.md - Project instructions and workflow triggers
-2. docs/internal/collaboration-protocol.md - Our working relationship
-3. docs/internal/project-memory.md - Complete development history
-4. docs/chamber/workflow/MODE-1-UNIFIED.md - Current Chamber operations
-5. docs/style-guide.md - Editorial guidelines and notation system
-
-After reading, confirm you understand the current state and are ready for today'\''s work.'"
-
-# glimpse processing
-alias glimpse='cd ~/animal-davidglidden-eu/tools/glimpse-processing && source venv/bin/activate && python glimpse_tool.py'
-
-## Tetris
-alias tetris='/opt/homebrew/opt/vitetris/bin/tetris'
diff --git a/shell/aliases.zsh b/shell/aliases.zsh
index 658c4c7..3a6f812 100644
--- a/shell/aliases.zsh
+++ b/shell/aliases.zsh
@@ -75,7 +75,6 @@ alias spoton="sudo mdutil -a -i on"
 alias afk="/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu\ Extras/User.menu/Contents/Resources/CGSession -suspend"
 # Access quicklook from terminal
 alias ql="qlmanage -p "
-[ -f ~/.fzf.zsh ] && source ~/.fzf.zsh
 
 ## Animal Rationis Capax 
 # work session
diff --git a/shell/functions-merged.zsh b/shell/functions-merged.zsh
deleted file mode 100644
index 655ebc2..0000000
--- a/shell/functions-merged.zsh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,228 +0,0 @@
-# ░█▀▀░█░█░█▀█░█▀▀░▀█▀░▀█▀░█▀█░█▀█░█▀▀
-# ░█▀▀░█░█░█░█░█░░░░█░░░█░░█░█░█░█░▀▀█
-# ░▀░░░▀▀▀░▀░▀░▀▀▀░░▀░░▀▀▀░▀▀▀░▀░▀░▀▀▀
-
-## I. PDF Compression #######################
-pdfcompress ()
-{
-   gs -q -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -dSAFER -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -dCompatibilityLevel=1.3 -dPDFSETTINGS=/screen -dEmbedAllFonts=true -dSubsetFonts=true -dColorImageDownsampleType=/Bicubic -dColorImageResolution=144 -dGrayImageDownsampleType=/Bicubic -dGrayImageResolution=144 -dMonoImageDownsampleType=/Bicubic -dMonoImageResolution=144 -sOutputFile=$1.compressed.pdf $1; 
-}
-
-## II. Weather #######################
-
-wttr() {
-  # Usage: wttr [location]
-  # Examples: wttr       -> your IP-based location
-  #           wttr 75012 -> Paris 12e
-  #           wttr 23190 -> Crozant
-  local location=${1:-}
-  curl -s "wttr.in/${location}?n"
-}
-
-## III. Updates (system, brew, etc) #######################
-## Description: Performs system updates, Homebrew cleanup, fzf refresh, moon phase logging, and dotfile sync ###########################
-
-function sysupdate() {
-  local start_time=$(date +%s)
-  echo "🔧 Starting full system update at $(date)"
-
-  # Ensure sudo credentials are fresh
-  if ! sudo -vn 2>/dev/null; then
-    echo "🔒 sudo authentication required..."
-    sudo -v
-  fi
-
-  echo "🍎 Updating macOS Software..."
-  sudo softwareupdate -i -a
-
-  echo "🍺 Updating Homebrew packages..."
-  brew update
-  brew upgrade
-  brew cleanup
-  brew autoremove
-
-  # Mac App Store updates
-  echo "🍎 Updating Mac App Store apps..."
-  if command -v mas >/dev/null; then
-    local mas_outdated=$(mas outdated)
-    if [[ -n "$mas_outdated" ]]; then
-      echo "📱 Updating MAS apps:"
-      echo "$mas_outdated" | while read -r line; do
-        echo "  $line"
-      done
-      mas upgrade || echo "⚠️  Some MAS updates may require manual intervention"
-    else
-      echo "✅ All MAS apps are up to date"
-    fi
-  else
-    echo "⚠️  mas not installed - install with: brew install mas"
-  fi
-
-  echo "🔄 Refreshing fzf..."
-  if [ -d ~/.fzf ]; then
-    cd ~/.fzf && git pull && ./install --all && cd -
-  fi
-
-  # Fix Zsh completion security warnings
-  echo "🔒 Checking Zsh completion security..."
-  if [[ -d "/opt/homebrew/share/zsh" ]]; then
-    # Fix common Homebrew Zsh permission issues
-    chmod 755 /opt/homebrew/share/zsh /opt/homebrew/share/zsh/site-functions 2>/dev/null || true
-  fi
-
-  echo "🧹 Checking for broken symlinks..."
-  find /usr/local/bin "$HOME/bin" "$HOME/.local/bin" -xtype l 2>/dev/null
-
-  echo "🌓 Moon phase at update time:"
-  if command -v curl &>/dev/null && command -v jq >/dev/null; then
-    # Use API key from SwiftBar script
-    local api_key="6ec71a8170214d828c08ba8bf2ca29e9"
-    moon_json=$(curl -s "https://api.ipgeolocation.io/astronomy?apiKey=$api_key" 2>/dev/null)
-    if [[ $? -eq 0 ]] && [[ -n "$moon_json" ]]; then
-      moon_phase=$(echo "$moon_json" | jq -r '.moon_phase // "Unknown"' | tr '_' ' ')
-      illum=$(echo "$moon_json" | jq -r '.moon_illumination_percentage // "Unknown"')
-      # Add moon emoji based on phase
-      local moon_emoji="🌙"
-      case "$moon_phase" in
-        "new moon") moon_emoji="🌑" ;;
-        "waxing crescent") moon_emoji="🌒" ;;
-        "first quarter") moon_emoji="🌓" ;;
-        "waxing gibbous") moon_emoji="🌔" ;;
-        "full moon") moon_emoji="🌕" ;;
-        "waning gibbous") moon_emoji="🌖" ;;
-        "last quarter") moon_emoji="🌗" ;;
-        "waning crescent") moon_emoji="🌘" ;;
-      esac
-      echo "$moon_emoji $moon_phase (${illum}%)"
-    else
-      echo "🌙 Moon phase unavailable"
-    fi
-  else
-    echo "🌙 Moon phase tracking disabled (missing curl or jq)"
-  fi
-
-  if [ -d "$HOME/.dotfiles" ]; then
-    echo "📝 Committing dotfile changes..."
-    cd ~/.dotfiles || return
-    git add . && git commit -m "🔧 Auto-commit from sysupdate on $(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M')" && git push
-    brew bundle dump --force --file="$HOME/.dotfiles/Brewfile"
-    cd - >/dev/null || return
-  fi
-
-  echo "📊 System Info:"
-  echo "💻 $(uname -a)"
-  echo "📅 macOS: $(sw_vers | grep ProductVersion)"
-  echo "🧠 Memory: $(top -l 1 -s 0 | grep PhysMem)"
-
-  # Optional post-update hook
-  if [ -x "$HOME/.zsh/hooks/post-update" ]; then
-    "$HOME/.zsh/hooks/post-update"
-  fi
-
-  echo "🕓 Duration: $(($(date +%s) - $start_time))s"
-  osascript -e 'display notification "Update complete!" with title "System Maintenance" subtitle "All systems go 🚀"'
-}
-
-# 💤 Quiet version (no output, same functionality)
-function quietupdate() {
-  local start_time=$(date +%s)
-  sudo -vn 2>/dev/null || sudo -v
-  sudo softwareupdate -i -a >/dev/null
-  brew update >/dev/null && brew upgrade >/dev/null && brew cleanup >/dev/null && brew autoremove >/dev/null
-  [ -d ~/.fzf ] && cd ~/.fzf && git pull >/dev/null && ./install --all >/dev/null && cd - >/dev/null
-  [ -d "$HOME/.dotfiles" ] && cd ~/.dotfiles && git add . && git commit -m "auto sysupdate" && git push && brew bundle dump --force --file="$HOME/.dotfiles/Brewfile" && cd - >/dev/null
-  if [ -x "$HOME/.zsh/hooks/post-update" ]; then "$HOME/.zsh/hooks/post-update"; fi
-  osascript -e 'display notification "Quiet update complete!" with title "System Maintenance"'
-}
-
-## IV. Enhanced Man Page Viewer #######################
-
-# Detect current terminal for optimal display
-detect_terminal() {
-    if [[ -n "${KITTY_WINDOW_ID-}" ]]; then
-        echo "kitty"
-    elif [[ -n "${ITERM_SESSION_ID-}" ]] || [[ "$TERM_PROGRAM" == "iTerm.app" ]]; then
-        echo "iterm"
-    elif [[ "$TERM_PROGRAM" == "kitty" ]]; then
-        echo "kitty"
-    else
-        echo "unknown"
-    fi
-}
-
-# Enhanced man function with beautiful formatting in new window
-man() {
-    # If no arguments, show usage
-    if [[ $# -eq 0 ]]; then
-        echo "Usage: man <command> [section]"
-        echo "Opens beautifully formatted man page in new terminal window"
-        return 1
-    fi
-    
-    local cmd="$1"
-    local section="${2:-}"
-    local terminal_type=$(detect_terminal)
-    
-    # Check if man page exists
-    if ! command man -w ${section:+$section} "$cmd" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        echo "❌ No manual entry for '$cmd'${section:+ in section $section}"
-        return 1
-    fi
-    
-    # Build the command to run in new window
-    local man_cmd
-    if command -v bat >/dev/null; then
-        # Use bat for beautiful syntax highlighting with Nord theme
-        man_cmd="MANPAGER='bat --language=man --style=grid --color=always --theme=Nord' man ${section:+$section} '$cmd'"
-    else
-        # Fallback to enhanced less
-        man_cmd="MANPAGER='less -R' man ${section:+$section} '$cmd'"
-    fi
-    
-    # Terminal-specific window creation
-    case "$terminal_type" in
-        "kitty")
-            # Kitty: New window with optimal size for reading
-            kitty @ new-window --title "📖 man $cmd${section:+ ($section)}" --cwd "$PWD" \
-                zsh -c "$man_cmd; echo; echo '📖 Press any key to close...'; read -k1"
-            ;;
-        "iterm")
-            # iTerm2: New window with AppleScript
-            osascript -e "
-                tell application \"iTerm\"
-                    create window with default profile
-                    tell current session of current window
-                        write text \"$man_cmd; echo; echo '📖 Press any key to close...'; read -k1\"
-                        set name to \"📖 man $cmd${section:+ ($section)}\"
-                    end tell
-                end tell
-            " >/dev/null 2>&1
-            ;;
-        *)
-            # Fallback: run in current terminal with nice formatting
-            echo "📖 Displaying man page for '$cmd'${section:+ (section $section)}:"
-            echo ""
-            eval "$man_cmd"
-            ;;
-    esac
-}
-
-# Quick man page search function
-mans() {
-    if [[ $# -eq 0 ]]; then
-        echo "Usage: mans <search_term>"
-        echo "Search for man pages containing the term"
-        return 1
-    fi
-    
-    echo "🔍 Searching man pages for: $*"
-    echo ""
-    
-    # Use apropos to search, format nicely
-    if command -v bat >/dev/null; then
-        apropos "$*" | bat --language=man --style=plain --theme=Nord
-    else
-        apropos "$*"
-    fi
-}
-
diff --git a/shell/functions.zsh b/shell/functions.zsh
index 5b0811c..fce1d65 100644
--- a/shell/functions.zsh
+++ b/shell/functions.zsh
@@ -135,96 +135,174 @@ function quietupdate() {
   osascript -e 'display notification "Quiet update complete!" with title "System Maintenance"'
 }
 
-## IV. Enhanced Man Page Viewer #######################
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+# Man Page side-by-side viewer
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 
-# Detect current terminal for optimal display
-detect_terminal() {
-    if [[ -n "${KITTY_WINDOW_ID-}" ]]; then
-        echo "kitty"
-    elif [[ -n "${ITERM_SESSION_ID-}" ]] || [[ "$TERM_PROGRAM" == "iTerm.app" ]]; then
-        echo "iterm"
-    elif [[ "$TERM_PROGRAM" == "kitty" ]]; then
-        echo "kitty"
-    else
-        echo "unknown"
-    fi
+# Detailed Kitty diagnostic
+debug_kitty_launch() {
+    echo "=== Kitty Launch Debugging ==="
+    
+    # Check basic remote control
+    echo "1. Testing basic remote control:"
+    kitty @ ls
+    echo "   Exit code: $?"
+    
+    # Test simple launch
+    echo -e "\n2. Testing simple window launch:"
+    kitty @ launch --type=window echo "Hello from new window"
+    echo "   Exit code: $?"
+    
+    # Test with bash -c
+    echo -e "\n3. Testing bash -c launch:"
+    kitty @ launch --type=window bash -c "echo 'Hello with bash -c'"
+    echo "   Exit code: $?"
+    
+    # Test overlay
+    echo -e "\n4. Testing overlay:"
+    kitty @ launch --type=overlay bash -c "echo 'Overlay test'; read -p 'Press enter to close'"
+    echo "   Exit code: $?"
+    
+    # Test with actual man command
+    echo -e "\n5. Testing with man command:"
+    kitty @ launch --type=window bash -c "man ls"
+    echo "   Exit code: $?"
 }
 
-# Enhanced man function with beautiful formatting in new window
+# Test the absolute simplest case
+test_basic_split() {
+    echo "Testing basic split with sleep..."
+    kitty @ launch --location=vsplit sleep 5
+    echo "Exit code: $?"
+}
+
+# Beautiful man pages in resizable split pane
 man() {
-    # If no arguments, show usage
     if [[ $# -eq 0 ]]; then
         echo "Usage: man <command> [section]"
-        echo "Opens beautifully formatted man page in new terminal window"
+        echo "Opens man page in resizable split pane (kitty/tmux) or new tab (iTerm)"
         return 1
     fi
     
     local cmd="$1"
     local section="${2:-}"
-    local terminal_type=$(detect_terminal)
     
-    # Check if man page exists
-    if ! command man -w ${section:+$section} "$cmd" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    # Verify man page exists
+    if ! /usr/bin/man -w ${section:+$section} "$cmd" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
         echo "❌ No manual entry for '$cmd'${section:+ in section $section}"
         return 1
     fi
     
-    # Build the command to run in new window
-    local man_cmd
-    # Ensure we have the full path to bat for new shell contexts
+    # Build the display command that stays open and adapts to terminal width
+    local display_cmd
     local bat_path=$(which bat 2>/dev/null)
     if [[ -n "$bat_path" ]]; then
-        # Use bat for beautiful syntax highlighting with Nord theme
-        man_cmd="export PATH=\"$PATH\"; MANPAGER='$bat_path --language=man --style=grid --color=always --theme=Nord' man ${section:+$section} '$cmd'"
+        # Use bat with terminal width detection and better wrapping
+        display_cmd="export PATH=\"$PATH\"; export MANWIDTH=\$(tput cols); /usr/bin/man ${section:+$section} '$cmd' 2>/dev/null | col -bx | '$bat_path' --language=man --style=grid --theme=Nord --paging=always --terminal-width=\$(tput cols) --wrap=auto; echo; echo 'Press any key to close...'; read -k1"
     else
-        # Fallback to enhanced less
-        man_cmd="export PATH=\"$PATH\"; MANPAGER='less -R' man ${section:+$section} '$cmd'"
+        # Fallback with responsive width
+        display_cmd="export MANWIDTH=\$(tput cols); MANPAGER='less -R' /usr/bin/man ${section:+$section} '$cmd'; echo; echo 'Press any key to close...'; read -k1"
     fi
     
-    # Terminal-specific window creation
-    case "$terminal_type" in
-        "kitty")
-            # Kitty: New window with optimal size for reading
-            kitty @ new-window --title "📖 man $cmd${section:+ ($section)}" --cwd "$PWD" \
-                zsh -c "$man_cmd; echo; echo '📖 Press any key to close...'; read -k1"
-            ;;
-        "iterm")
-            # iTerm2: New window with AppleScript
-            osascript -e "
-                tell application \"iTerm\"
-                    create window with default profile
-                    tell current session of current window
-                        write text \"$man_cmd; echo; echo '📖 Press any key to close...'; read -k1\"
-                        set name to \"📖 man $cmd${section:+ ($section)}\"
+    # Handle different terminals - always use split/resizable approach
+    if [[ -n "${KITTY_WINDOW_ID:-}" ]]; then
+        # Kitty: Create optimally-sized vertical split
+        # Left pane: ~100 chars for code, Right pane: ~64 chars for optimal reading
+        kitty @ launch \
+            --location=vsplit \
+            --title="📖 $cmd${section:+ ($section)}" \
+            --cwd=current \
+            --bias=60 \
+            zsh -c "$display_cmd" >/dev/null
+    elif [[ -n "${TMUX:-}" ]]; then
+        # TMUX: Create resizable horizontal split (easier to read)
+        tmux split-window -v -l 40% "$display_cmd"
+    elif [[ "${TERM_PROGRAM}" == "iTerm.app" ]]; then
+        # iTerm: Create new split pane
+        osascript -e "
+        tell application \"iTerm\"
+            tell current window
+                tell current session
+                    split vertically with default profile
+                    tell last session
+                        write text \"$display_cmd\"
+                        set name to \"📖 $cmd${section:+ ($section)}\"
                     end tell
                 end tell
-            " >/dev/null 2>&1
-            ;;
-        *)
-            # Fallback: run in current terminal with nice formatting
-            echo "📖 Displaying man page for '$cmd'${section:+ (section $section)}:"
-            echo ""
-            eval "$man_cmd"
-            ;;
-    esac
-}
-
-# Quick man page search function
-mans() {
-    if [[ $# -eq 0 ]]; then
-        echo "Usage: mans <search_term>"
-        echo "Search for man pages containing the term"
-        return 1
-    fi
-    
-    echo "🔍 Searching man pages for: $*"
-    echo ""
-    
-    # Use apropos to search, format nicely
-    if command -v bat >/dev/null; then
-        apropos "$*" | bat --language=man --style=plain --theme=Nord
+            end tell
+        end tell
+        " >/dev/null 2>&1
     else
-        apropos "$*"
+        # Fallback: run inline
+        echo "📖 Displaying man page inline:"
+        eval "$display_cmd"
     fi
 }
 
+# batman is already aliased to man in aliases.zsh
+
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+# DOTFILES MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
+# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+# Quick navigation to dotfiles directory
+dot() {
+    cd ~/dotfiles
+    [[ $# -gt 0 ]] && "$@"
+}
+
+# Quick edit common configs with automatic reload
+zedit() { 
+    ${EDITOR:-nano} ~/.zshrc && source ~/.zshrc
+    echo "✅ .zshrc reloaded"
+}
+
+aedit() { 
+    ${EDITOR:-nano} ~/dotfiles/shell/aliases.zsh && source ~/.zshrc
+    echo "✅ aliases reloaded"
+}
+
+fedit() { 
+    ${EDITOR:-nano} ~/dotfiles/shell/functions.zsh && source ~/.zshrc
+    echo "✅ functions reloaded"
+}
+
+pedit() {
+    ${EDITOR:-nano} ~/dotfiles/shell/paths.zsh && source ~/.zshrc
+    echo "✅ paths reloaded"
+}
+
+# Backup critical configs with timestamp
+backup-configs() {
+    local backup_dir="$HOME/.config-backups/$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
+    mkdir -p "$backup_dir"
+    
+    echo "📦 Backing up critical configs to: $backup_dir"
+    
+    # SSH keys (if they exist)
+    if [[ -d ~/.ssh ]]; then
+        cp -R ~/.ssh "$backup_dir/" 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  ✓ SSH configuration"
+    fi
+    
+    # Shell history
+    if [[ -f ~/.zsh_history ]]; then
+        cp ~/.zsh_history "$backup_dir/" 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  ✓ Shell history"
+    fi
+    
+    # GPG keys (if they exist)
+    if [[ -d ~/.gnupg ]]; then
+        cp -R ~/.gnupg "$backup_dir/" 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  ✓ GPG configuration"
+    fi
+    
+    # AWS credentials (if they exist)
+    if [[ -d ~/.aws ]]; then
+        cp -R ~/.aws "$backup_dir/" 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  ✓ AWS configuration"
+    fi
+    
+    echo "✅ Configs backed up to: $backup_dir"
+}
+
diff --git a/shell/nvm.zsh b/shell/nvm.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..50f0f2a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/shell/nvm.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# ░█▀█░█░█░█▄█
+# ░█░█░▀▄▀░█░█
+# ░▀░▀░░▀░░▀░▀
+# Node Version Manager configuration - Simplified & Robust
+
+# NVM directory
+export NVM_DIR="${HOME}/.nvm"
+
+# Add claude-code's specific Node version to PATH
+# This ensures claude-code always works without complexity
+if [[ -d "$HOME/.nvm/versions/node/v22.16.0/bin" ]]; then
+    export PATH="$HOME/.nvm/versions/node/v22.16.0/bin:$PATH"
+fi
+
+# Lazy load nvm for better shell startup performance
+nvm() {
+    # Remove this function
+    unset -f nvm
+    
+    # Load the real nvm
+    [ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && source "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"
+    [ -s "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion" ] && source "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion"
+    
+    # Call nvm with the original arguments
+    nvm "$@"
+}
+
+# Aliases for when you need to use nvm
+alias nvm-load='unset -f nvm; [ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && source "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"'
+alias nvm-claude='nvm use 22.16.0'
+alias node-homebrew='/opt/homebrew/bin/node'
+alias npm-homebrew='/opt/homebrew/bin/npm'
+
+# Quick check if we're in a project with .nvmrc
+check_nvmrc() {
+    if [[ -f .nvmrc ]] && [[ -z "${NVM_BIN}" ]]; then
+        echo "📦 .nvmrc detected. Run 'nvm-load && nvm use' to switch Node version"
+    fi
+}
+
+# Hook to check for .nvmrc on directory change
+if [[ -n "$ZSH_VERSION" ]]; then
+    autoload -U add-zsh-hook
+    add-zsh-hook chpwd check_nvmrc
+    # Check current directory on shell start
+    check_nvmrc
+fi
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