diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOAgent47.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOAgent47.json
index c35e1d4..a44f63c 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOAgent47.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOAgent47.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "feat/worker-context-envelope",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/agent-tooling",
   "head_ref": "4a8df12be732c0f9e5d194cd2af7430c0d2fb8d4",
-  "body": "## Goal\n\nSplit context loading from execution workers so delegation stays predictable while this pull request is still in draft.\n\n### Why\n- workers should receive a compact payload\n- prompt packing should be testable without spawning a worker\n- retry policy should stay in one place\n\n### Boundaries\n| Boundary | Responsibility |\n| --- | --- |\n| `ContextLoader` | Hydrate repository and file context |\n| `PromptAssembler` | Build compact worker payloads |\n| `WorkerRunner` | Apply retry policy and collect results |\n\n### Proposed flow\n1. Load repository context once.\n2. Normalize file excerpts and metadata.\n3. Hand workers a stable execution envelope.\n\n```text\nContextLoader -> PromptAssembler -> WorkerRunner\n```\n\n> Draft status stays until we decide whether token counts belong in the worker response.\n\n### Questions\n- Should `ContextLoader` expose cache hit metrics?\n- Should worker retries carry the same prompt hash?\n- [ ] Add a regression test for interrupted workers"
+  "body": "## Goal\n\nSplit context loading from execution workers so delegation stays predictable while this pull request is still in draft.\n\n### Why\n- workers should receive a compact payload\n- prompt packing should be testable without spawning a worker\n- retry policy should stay in one place\n\n### Boundaries\n| Boundary | Responsibility |\n| --- | --- |\n| `ContextLoader` | Hydrate repository and file context |\n| `PromptAssembler` | Build compact worker payloads |\n| `WorkerRunner` | Apply retry policy and collect results |\n\n### Proposed flow\n1. Load repository context once.\n2. Normalize file excerpts and metadata.\n3. Hand workers a stable execution envelope.\n\n```text\nContextLoader -> PromptAssembler -> WorkerRunner\n```\n\n> Draft status stays until we decide whether token counts belong in the worker response.\n\n### Questions\n- Should `ContextLoader` expose cache hit metrics?\n- Should worker retries carry the same prompt hash?\n- Add a regression test for interrupted workers"
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDODesign31.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDODesign31.json
index 3ee4e03..b0acede 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDODesign31.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDODesign31.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "chore/dashboard-spacing-scale",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/design-notes",
   "head_ref": "5b0cf338ec46d581af0d582da6427a3dfbce9018",
-  "body": "## Summary\n\nTightens the dashboard spacing scale before the next visual refresh.\n\n### Updated tokens\n- `space.3` for compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` for section rhythm\n- `space.8` for page-level separation\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- verify heading baselines still align with list content\n- compare 1280px and 1440px screenshots side by side\n- [ ] revisit compact mode once the nav collapse lands\n\n**Design intent:** make dense screens feel more deliberate without looking cramped."
+  "body": "## Summary\n\nTightens the dashboard spacing scale before the next visual refresh.\n\n### Updated tokens\n- `space.3` for compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` for section rhythm\n- `space.8` for page-level separation\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- verify heading baselines still align with list content\n- compare 1280px and 1440px screenshots side by side\n- revisit compact mode once the nav collapse lands\n\n**Design intent:** make dense screens feel more deliberate without looking cramped."
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOInfra19.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOInfra19.json
index 408e84f..58a3329 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOInfra19.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOInfra19.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "docs/manual-failover-steps",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/infra-scripts",
   "head_ref": "6fd11baf0d9d53d18f6d7b7dc265d9b09e6f4217",
-  "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated recovery path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers.\n4. Warm the cache before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n```bash\n./scripts/failover promote-standby --env staging\n./scripts/failover repoint-workers --env staging\n./scripts/failover verify --env staging\n```\n\n> This pull request was closed because the final DNS validation steps were still changing underneath the runbook.\n\n### Remaining gaps\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback screenshots are missing\n- [ ] add the final post-cutover checklist"
+  "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated recovery path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers.\n4. Warm the cache before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n```bash\n./scripts/failover promote-standby --env staging\n./scripts/failover repoint-workers --env staging\n./scripts/failover verify --env staging\n```\n\n> This pull request was closed because the final DNS validation steps were still changing underneath the runbook.\n\n### Remaining gaps\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback screenshots are missing\n- add the final post-cutover checklist"
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem84.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem84.json
index 8f048cd..e71d84b 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem84.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem84.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "feat/cached-issue-pane",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/novem",
   "head_ref": "2bc41de7731b9ef48f7d64ee9f0d5f497dbe0a51",
-  "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Rendering coverage\n- [x] headings\n- [x] bullet lists\n- [x] task list items\n- [x] inline code like `use_query`\n- [x] tables\n\n### Implementation sketch\n```rust\nlet cached = query_store.read(key);\nlet selection = cached.and_then(|data| data.selected_issue_id.clone());\n```\n\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- [ ] mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- [ ] add a smoke test around keyboard navigation during refetch\n\nSee also the [query store](src/query.rs) integration notes."
+  "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Rendering coverage\n- headings\n- bullet lists\n- inline code like `use_query`\n- tables\n\n### Implementation sketch\n```rust\nlet cached = query_store.read(key);\nlet selection = cached.and_then(|data| data.selected_issue_id.clone());\n```\n\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- add a smoke test around keyboard navigation during refetch\n\nSee also the [query store](src/query.rs) integration notes."
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem85.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem85.json
index 96c1f38..a59dff3 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem85.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDONovem85.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "feat/cached-repo-picker",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/novem",
   "head_ref": "13af7d0b48a6ce0b22d48c9b6c1c78dfcd94e6a0",
-  "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories visible during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Cache rules\n- explicit refresh invalidates the cached list\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- empty responses should not overwrite a warm cache\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |\n\n```text\nopen picker -> read cache -> render immediately -> refresh in background\n```\n\n### Follow-up\n1. Measure cache hit rate in debug builds.\n2. Add eviction telemetry.\n3. [ ] Consider persisting the last successful repository list across launches."
+  "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories visible during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Cache rules\n- explicit refresh invalidates the cached list\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- empty responses should not overwrite a warm cache\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |\n\n```text\nopen picker -> read cache -> render immediately -> refresh in background\n```\n\n### Follow-up\n1. Measure cache hit rate in debug builds.\n2. Add eviction telemetry.\n3. Consider persisting the last successful repository list across launches."
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOSprint62.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOSprint62.json
index d713ab9..10a37d7 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOSprint62.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_request.PR_kwDOSprint62.json
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
   "head_branch_name": "feat/release-handoff-checklist",
   "head_repo_slug": "kennethnym/sprint-planner",
   "head_ref": "be7a8114a57f3e9d214cb9af457c10fd6c5a0b21",
-  "body": "## Release handoff checklist\n\nAdds the release checklist views and closes the loop for the May rollout.\n\n### Included\n- launch readiness checklist for QA, docs, and release engineering\n- handoff status badges in the weekly planner\n- empty-state copy for weeks without a scheduled release\n\n| Stage | Owner | Status |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| QA sign-off | `@mariahops` | Done |\n| Docs publish | `@rorycraft` | Done |\n| Release window confirm | `@kennethnym` | Done |\n\n### Verification\n1. Open a release week and confirm checklist sections render in order.\n2. Mark each handoff item complete and confirm the summary badge updates.\n3. Review the planner on a narrow viewport.\n\n> The merged version intentionally keeps the checklist readable even when one section has no pending items.\n\n- [x] QA sign-off state is visible\n- [x] Docs handoff state is visible\n- [ ] Add screenshot coverage for the compact layout"
+  "body": "## Release handoff checklist\n\nAdds the release checklist views and closes the loop for the May rollout.\n\n### Included\n- launch readiness checklist for QA, docs, and release engineering\n- handoff status badges in the weekly planner\n- empty-state copy for weeks without a scheduled release\n\n| Stage | Owner | Status |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| QA sign-off | `@mariahops` | Done |\n| Docs publish | `@rorycraft` | Done |\n| Release window confirm | `@kennethnym` | Done |\n\n### Verification\n1. Open a release week and confirm checklist sections render in order.\n2. Mark each handoff item complete and confirm the summary badge updates.\n3. Review the planner on a narrow viewport.\n\n> The merged version intentionally keeps the checklist readable even when one section has no pending items.\n\n- QA sign-off state is visible\n- Docs handoff state is visible\n- Add screenshot coverage for the compact layout"
 }
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page1.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page1.json
index 9a668c9..e2b1b4f 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page1.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page1.json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "feat(dashboard): hydrate issue pane from cached query state",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Changes\n- reuse the cached query result before the network request resolves\n- keep the selected issue id pinned across list refreshes\n- fall back to the first visible item when the cached selection disappears\n\n### Behavior matrix\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- [ ] mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- [ ] add a smoke test for refetch during keyboard navigation",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Changes\n- reuse the cached query result before the network request resolves\n- keep the selected issue id pinned across list refreshes\n- fall back to the first visible item when the cached selection disappears\n\n### Behavior matrix\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- add a smoke test for refetch during keyboard navigation",
     "body_text": "Wires the dashboard issue list to the query store and keeps selection stable while refetching.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "feat(repo): add cached repository query for titlebar picker",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories available during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Notes\n- cache invalidates on explicit refresh\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- [ ] follow up with eviction metrics\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n### Cache paths\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories available during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Notes\n- cache invalidates on explicit refresh\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- follow up with eviction metrics\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n### Cache paths\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |",
     "body_text": "Introduces a repository list query so the titlebar can switch context without hitting GitHub repeatedly.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page2.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page2.json
index fa2097b..a6af890 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page2.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.all.page2.json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "chore(tokens): tighten dashboard spacing scale",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nNormalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.\n\n### Token updates\n- `space.3` now anchors compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` is used for section-to-section rhythm\n- `space.8` stays reserved for page-level breaks\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- compare the dashboard at 1280px and 1440px\n- verify headings still align with list rows\n- [ ] revisit mobile spacing once nav collapse lands",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nNormalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.\n\n### Token updates\n- `space.3` now anchors compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` is used for section-to-section rhythm\n- `space.8` stays reserved for page-level breaks\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- compare the dashboard at 1280px and 1440px\n- verify headings still align with list rows\n- revisit mobile spacing once nav collapse lands",
     "body_text": "Normalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
     "state": "closed",
     "state_reason": "not_planned",
     "title": "docs(deploy): document manual failover steps",
-    "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers and warm the cache.\n4. Verify health checks before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n### Risks\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback steps need screenshots\n- [ ] add the final DNS validation command",
+    "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers and warm the cache.\n4. Verify health checks before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n### Risks\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback steps need screenshots\n- add the final DNS validation command",
     "body_text": null,
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.assigned.page1.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.assigned.page1.json
index 27ab3c9..80676e8 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.assigned.page1.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.assigned.page1.json
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "chore(tokens): tighten dashboard spacing scale",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nNormalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.\n\n### Token updates\n- `space.3` now anchors compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` is used for section-to-section rhythm\n- `space.8` stays reserved for page-level breaks\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- compare the dashboard at 1280px and 1440px\n- verify headings still align with list rows\n- [ ] revisit mobile spacing once nav collapse lands",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nNormalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.\n\n### Token updates\n- `space.3` now anchors compact sidebar gaps\n- `space.5` is used for section-to-section rhythm\n- `space.8` stays reserved for page-level breaks\n\n| Surface | Before | After |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sidebar section gap | `space.6` | `space.5` |\n| Filter row padding | `space.4` | `space.3` |\n| Dashboard gutter | `space.7` | `space.6` |\n\n### Review notes\n- compare the dashboard at 1280px and 1440px\n- verify headings still align with list rows\n- revisit mobile spacing once nav collapse lands",
     "body_text": "Normalizes horizontal gutters and sidebar section padding before the visual refresh.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page1.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page1.json
index 330804e..4f98bdf 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page1.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page1.json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "feat(repo): add cached repository query for titlebar picker",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories available during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Notes\n- cache invalidates on explicit refresh\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- [ ] follow up with eviction metrics\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n### Cache paths\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nIntroduces a cached repository query so the titlebar picker can switch context without hitting GitHub on every open.\n\n### Why\n- reduces flicker while the picker opens\n- keeps recent repositories available during short reconnects\n- avoids duplicate requests when the titlebar rerenders\n\n### Notes\n- cache invalidates on explicit refresh\n- fresh network data still wins when available\n- follow up with eviction metrics\n\n**Fast path:** render the warm cache immediately.\n*Background refresh* still reconciles stale rows.\n~~Empty refreshes~~ should never clear visible repositories.\n\n### Cache paths\n| Cache path | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Warm cache | Render repositories before the refresh finishes |\n| Refresh success | Replace cached rows with fresh network data |\n| Empty response | Keep the previous warm cache intact |",
     "body_text": "Introduces a repository list query so the titlebar can switch context without hitting GitHub repeatedly.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
     "state": "open",
     "state_reason": null,
     "title": "feat(dashboard): hydrate issue pane from cached query state",
-    "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Changes\n- reuse the cached query result before the network request resolves\n- keep the selected issue id pinned across list refreshes\n- fall back to the first visible item when the cached selection disappears\n\n### Behavior matrix\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- [ ] mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- [ ] add a smoke test for refetch during keyboard navigation",
+    "body": "## Summary\n\nHydrates the dashboard issue pane from cached query state so selection and scroll position stay stable during refetches.\n\n### Changes\n- reuse the cached query result before the network request resolves\n- keep the selected issue id pinned across list refreshes\n- fall back to the first visible item when the cached selection disappears\n\n### Behavior matrix\n| Case | Expected behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cache hit | Keep the current selection pinned |\n| Cache miss | Fall back to the first visible item |\n| Refetch in flight | Preserve scroll position |\n\n### Follow-up\n- mirror the same cache behavior in the pull request detail pane\n- add a smoke test for refetch during keyboard navigation",
     "body_text": "Wires the dashboard issue list to the query store and keeps selection stable while refetching.",
     "body_html": null,
     "user": {
diff --git a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page2.json b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page2.json
index 98f4385..46466c5 100644
--- a/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page2.json
+++ b/fixtures/github/issues.pull_requests.created.page2.json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     "state": "closed",
     "state_reason": "not_planned",
     "title": "docs(deploy): document manual failover steps",
-    "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers and warm the cache.\n4. Verify health checks before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n### Risks\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback steps need screenshots\n- [ ] add the final DNS validation command",
+    "body": "## Context\n\nDocuments the manual failover sequence for the staging stack while the automated path is still unstable.\n\n### Draft runbook\n1. Put the primary deployment in maintenance mode.\n2. Promote the standby database.\n3. Repoint the app workers and warm the cache.\n4. Verify health checks before reopening traffic.\n\n| Step | Owner | State |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Promote standby | SRE | Drafted |\n| Repoint workers | App platform | Drafted |\n| DNS validation | Release lead | Pending |\n\n### Risks\n- secrets rotation is still manual\n- rollback steps need screenshots\n- add the final DNS validation command",
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     "body_html": null,
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diff --git a/src/component/markdown.rs b/src/component/markdown.rs
index eb7e693..366ea37 100644
--- a/src/component/markdown.rs
+++ b/src/component/markdown.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 
 use std::sync::{Arc, LazyLock};
 
-use gpui::{AppContext, FontWeight, ParentElement, Styled, div, relative, rems};
+use gpui::{
+    AppContext, FontWeight, ParentElement, Styled, div, prelude::FluentBuilder, relative, rems,
+};
 
 use crate::{
     app,
@@ -108,6 +110,7 @@ enum ContentBlock {
     Paragraph {
         decoration: Option<String>,
         content: RichTextContent,
+        has_padding: bool,
     },
     Empty,
     Table {
@@ -159,6 +162,7 @@ impl MarkdownText {
         cursor.goto_first_child();
 
         let mut is_first_heading = true;
+        let mut last_node_kind_id: u16 = 0;
 
         fn build_rich_text_for_node(
             cursor: &mut tree_sitter::TreeCursor,
@@ -187,14 +191,10 @@ impl MarkdownText {
 
                 match node.kind_id() {
                 | MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TEXT => {
-                    println!(
-                        "current node start byte {} parent node start byte {}",
-                        node.start_byte(),
-                        node_start_byte
-                    );
-                    if let Some(t) = node.utf8_text(content.as_ref()).ok() {
-                        builder.push_text(t, style);
-                    }
+                    let start = node.start_byte() + byte_offset;
+                    let end = node.end_byte();
+                    let text = &content[start..end];
+                    builder.push_text(text, style);
                 }
 
                 | MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_EMPHASIS => {
@@ -331,6 +331,7 @@ impl MarkdownText {
                         ContentBlock::Paragraph {
                             decoration: Some(list_marker_char.clone()),
                             content: builder.build(),
+                            has_padding: false,
                         }
                     } else {
                         // empty block
@@ -397,7 +398,7 @@ impl MarkdownText {
                 | MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_ATX_H2_MARKER => ContentBlock::Heading {
                     font_size: rems(1.5),
                     font_weight: gpui::FontWeight::BOLD,
-                    mt: rems(1.5),
+                    mt: rems(4.),
                     mb: rems(1.),
                     content,
                 },
@@ -428,6 +429,12 @@ impl MarkdownText {
 
                 if is_first_heading {
                     is_first_heading = false;
+                    match block {
+                    | ContentBlock::Heading { ref mut mt, .. } => {
+                        *mt = rems(0.);
+                    }
+                    | _ => {}
+                    }
                 }
 
                 cursor.goto_parent();
@@ -443,6 +450,7 @@ impl MarkdownText {
                 self.blocks.push(ContentBlock::Paragraph {
                     decoration: None,
                     content: builder.build(),
+                    has_padding: last_node_kind_id != MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_ATX_HEADING,
                 });
             }
 
@@ -493,32 +501,111 @@ impl MarkdownText {
                 self.blocks.push(ContentBlock::Code { content });
             }
 
-            // | MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE => {
-            //     cursor.goto_first_child();
-            //     debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_HEADER_ROW);
+            | MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE => {
+                cursor.goto_first_child();
+                debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_HEADER_ROW);
 
-            //     let col_count = cursor.node().child_count();
-            //     // markdown tables aren't usually that big
-            //     // lets assume the average markdown table has 10 rows (inc header)
-            //     // preallocate the vec with capacity row * col, should be big enough to avoid realloc
-            //     let min_row_count = 10;
+                let col_count = cursor.node().child_count();
+                // markdown tables aren't usually that big
+                // lets assume the average markdown table has 10 rows (inc header)
+                // preallocate the vec with capacity row * col, should be big enough to avoid realloc
+                let min_row_count = 10;
 
-            //     // cell text blocks are stored in row-major order
-            //     let cell_blocks: Vec<ContentBlock> = Vec::with_capacity(col_count * min_row_count);
+                // cell text blocks are stored in row-major order
+                let mut cell_blocks: Vec<RichTextContent> =
+                    Vec::with_capacity(col_count * min_row_count);
+                let mut builder = RichTextContentBuilder::new();
 
-            //     cursor.goto_first_child();
-            //     debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_CELL);
+                cursor.goto_first_child();
+                debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_CELL);
 
-            //     loop {
-            //         let cell_node = cursor.node();
-            //         let cell_text_block = rich_text_for_node(&mut cursor, &self.content, 1, theme);
-            //         cell_blocks.push(ContentBlock::Paragraph(cell_text_block));
+                // construct the header row first
+                loop {
+                    build_rich_text_for_node(
+                        &mut cursor,
+                        &mut builder,
+                        &self.content,
+                        1,
+                        theme,
+                        Some(gpui::HighlightStyle {
+                            font_weight: Some(gpui::FontWeight::BOLD),
+                            ..Default::default()
+                        }),
+                    );
+
+                    cell_blocks.push(builder.build());
+                    builder.clear();
+
+                    if !cursor.goto_next_sibling() {
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                cursor.goto_parent();
+
+                cursor.goto_next_sibling();
+                debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_DELIMITER_ROW);
+
+                let mut row_count = 1;
+                loop {
+                    if !cursor.goto_next_sibling() {
+                        break;
+                    }
+
+                    let row_node = cursor.node();
+                    if row_node.kind_id() != MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_DATA_ROW {
+                        break;
+                    }
+
+                    row_count += 1;
+
+                    if !cursor.goto_first_child() {
+                        continue;
+                    }
+                    debug_assert!(cursor.node().kind_id() == MARKDOWN_KIND_ID_TABLE_CELL);
+
+                    let mut current_col_count = 0;
+                    loop {
+                        build_rich_text_for_node(
+                            &mut cursor,
+                            &mut builder,
+                            &self.content,
+                            0,
+                            theme,
+                            None,
+                        );
+
+                        cell_blocks.push(builder.build());
+                        current_col_count += 1;
+
+                        if !cursor.goto_next_sibling() {
+                            break;
+                        }
+
+                        builder.clear();
+                    }
+
+                    cursor.goto_parent();
+
+                    // if there is fewer cells in this row than the header row
+                    // fill in the gap
+                    for _ in 0..(col_count - current_col_count) {
+                        cell_blocks.push(RichTextContent::default());
+                    }
+                }
+
+                debug_assert!(row_count * col_count == cell_blocks.len());
+
+                // the table consists of only the header row
+                self.blocks.push(ContentBlock::Table {
+                    row_count,
+                    col_count,
+                    cells: cell_blocks,
+                });
+
+                cursor.goto_parent();
+            }
 
-            //         if !cursor.goto_next_sibling() {
-            //             break;
-            //         }
-            //     }
-            // }
             | _ => {
                 println!(
                     "[WARN] formatting not implemenetd for node type {:?}",
@@ -531,10 +618,13 @@ impl MarkdownText {
                 self.blocks.push(ContentBlock::Paragraph {
                     decoration: None,
                     content: builder.build(),
+                    has_padding: true,
                 });
             }
             }
 
+            last_node_kind_id = current_node.kind_id();
+
             if !cursor.goto_next_sibling() {
                 break;
             }
@@ -550,65 +640,81 @@ impl gpui::Render for MarkdownText {
     ) -> impl gpui::prelude::IntoElement {
         let theme = app::current_theme(cx);
 
-        let children = self
-            .blocks
-            .iter()
-            .enumerate()
-            .map(|(i, block)| match block {
-            | ContentBlock::Heading {
-                font_size,
-                font_weight,
-                mt,
-                mb,
-                content,
-            } => div()
-                .min_w_0()
-                .mt(gpui::Length::from(*mt))
-                .mb(gpui::Length::from(*mb))
-                .text_size(gpui::AbsoluteLength::from(*font_size))
-                .font_weight(*font_weight)
-                .child(rich_text(content.clone())),
+        let children = self.blocks.iter().map(|block| match block {
+        | ContentBlock::Heading {
+            font_size,
+            font_weight,
+            mt,
+            mb,
+            content,
+        } => div()
+            .min_w_0()
+            .mt(gpui::Length::from(*mt))
+            .mb(gpui::Length::from(*mb))
+            .text_size(gpui::AbsoluteLength::from(*font_size))
+            .font_weight(*font_weight)
+            .child(rich_text(content.clone())),
 
-            | ContentBlock::Paragraph {
-                decoration,
-                content,
-            } => match decoration {
-            | None => div().min_w_0().child(rich_text(content.clone())),
-            | Some(decoration) => div()
+        | ContentBlock::Paragraph {
+            decoration,
+            content,
+            has_padding,
+        } => match decoration {
+        | None => div().min_w_0().child(rich_text(content.clone())),
+        | Some(decoration) => div()
+            .w_full()
+            .flex()
+            .flex_row()
+            .gap_2()
+            .items_start()
+            .text_color(theme.colors.text)
+            .child(decoration.clone())
+            .child(div().flex_1().min_w_0().child(rich_text(content.clone()))),
+        }
+        .when(*has_padding, |it| it.py_4()),
+
+        | ContentBlock::Code { content } => div()
+            .min_w_0()
+            .w_full()
+            .text_sm()
+            .text_color(theme.colors.text)
+            .line_height(relative(1.2))
+            .font_family("Menlo")
+            .px_3()
+            .py_2()
+            .rounded_sm()
+            .bg(theme.colors.code_bg)
+            .border_1()
+            .my_4()
+            .border_color(theme.colors.code_border)
+            .child(content.clone()),
+
+        | ContentBlock::Table {
+            row_count,
+            col_count,
+            cells,
+        } => div().flex().w_full().child(
+            div()
                 .w_full()
-                .flex()
-                .flex_row()
-                .gap_2()
-                .items_start()
-                .text_color(theme.colors.text)
-                .child(decoration.clone())
-                .child(div().flex_1().min_w_0().child(rich_text(content.clone()))),
-            },
+                .grid()
+                .grid_cols(*col_count as u16)
+                .grid_rows(*row_count as u16)
+                .h_40()
+                .border_l_1()
+                .border_t_1()
+                .border_color(theme.colors.border_muted)
+                .children(cells.iter().map(|cell_content| {
+                    div()
+                        .p_1()
+                        .border_r_1()
+                        .border_b_1()
+                        .border_color(theme.colors.border_muted)
+                        .child(rich_text(cell_content.clone()))
+                })),
+        ),
 
-            | ContentBlock::Code { content } => div()
-                .min_w_0()
-                .w_full()
-                .text_sm()
-                .text_color(theme.colors.text)
-                .line_height(relative(1.2))
-                .font_family("Menlo")
-                .px_3()
-                .py_2()
-                .rounded_sm()
-                .bg(theme.colors.code_bg)
-                .border_1()
-                .my_4()
-                .border_color(theme.colors.code_border)
-                .child(content.clone()),
-
-            | ContentBlock::Table {
-                row_count,
-                col_count,
-                cells,
-            } => div(),
-
-            | ContentBlock::Empty => div(),
-            });
+        | ContentBlock::Empty => div(),
+        });
 
         div().w_full().children(children)
     }
diff --git a/src/component/rich_text.rs b/src/component/rich_text.rs
index 0e217f5..f8eaa92 100644
--- a/src/component/rich_text.rs
+++ b/src/component/rich_text.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ pub(crate) struct RichTextContentBuilder {
     annotations: Vec<Annotation>,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone)]
+#[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub(crate) struct RichTextContent {
     elements: Rc<[RichTextElement]>,
     links: Rc<[gpui::SharedString]>,
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ impl RichTextContentBuilder {
         });
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn build(self) -> RichTextContent {
+    pub(crate) fn build(&self) -> RichTextContent {
         let mut text_start = 0;
         let mut text_end = 0;
 
@@ -98,10 +98,10 @@ impl RichTextContentBuilder {
         let mut elements: Vec<RichTextElement> = Vec::new();
         let mut link_i_offset = 0;
 
-        for annotation in self.annotations {
+        for annotation in &self.annotations {
             match annotation {
             | Annotation::Text { style, range } => {
-                highlights.push(((range.start - text_start)..(range.end - text_start), style));
+                highlights.push(((range.start - text_start)..(range.end - text_start), *style));
                 text_end = range.end;
             }
             | Annotation::Link { src, range } => {
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ impl RichTextContentBuilder {
                         ..Default::default()
                     },
                 ));
-                links.push(src);
+                links.push(src.clone());
                 link_ranges.push((range.start - text_start)..(range.end - text_start));
 
                 text_end = range.end;
@@ -151,6 +151,11 @@ impl RichTextContentBuilder {
             links: Rc::from(links),
         }
     }
+
+    pub(crate) fn clear(&mut self) {
+        self.annotations.clear();
+        self.raw_content.clear();
+    }
 }
 
 impl gpui::RenderOnce for RichText {