Phase 14: Fix argument type errors (TS2345) - TypeScript error reduction

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Phase 14: Fix Argument Type Errors (TS2345)

Summary

Systematic elimination of argument type errors throughout the TypeScript codebase, targeting TS2345 "Argument of type X is not assignable to parameter of type Y" errors through proper type handling, null coalescing, interface definitions, and type conversions.

Changes Made

Initial Batch:

• GoosehintsModal.tsx: Fixed useState initial values from null to proper types (3 locations)
• GooseResponseForm.tsx: Enhanced isForm function to handle null values with type guard
• MoreMenu.tsx: Fixed appConfig.get() type casting for createChatWindow parameters
• ProviderGrid.tsx: Added fallback for getDefaultModel undefined return
• SessionSharingSection.tsx: Fixed appConfig.get() type casting for environment variable
• agent-api.ts: Updated handleErrorResponse function to accept proper toast ID types

Additional Fixes:

• deeplink.ts: Fixed string|null to string assignments with null coalescing (2 locations)
• utils.ts: Fixed undefined command argument with fallback empty string
• MoreMenu.tsx: Added RecipeConfig interface definition and proper type casting
• AddModelInline.tsx: Fixed Model[] to expected format conversion with proper object mapping

Technical Patterns Applied

• ✅ Type Guards: Enhanced functions to handle null/undefined values properly
• ✅ Type Casting: Used proper type annotations for appConfig.get() calls
• ✅ Null Coalescing: Added fallback values with || '' and || [] patterns
• ✅ Interface Definition: Added local interfaces for proper type matching
• ✅ Object Mapping: Converted complex types to expected interface formats
• ✅ Function Signatures: Updated parameter types to accept broader type unions

Results

• Before: 146 TypeScript errors (34 TS2345 errors)
• After: 130 TypeScript errors (21 TS2345 errors)
• Eliminated: 16 total errors, 13 TS2345 errors (38% reduction in target category)
• Files Modified: 10 files
• Linting: ✅ All checks pass with zero warnings

Quality Assurance

• All changes maintain runtime functionality while improving type safety
• Proper type handling without unsafe assertions
• No any types introduced
• Full compliance with ESLint standards (zero warnings)
• Consistent patterns applied across similar use cases

Technical Approach

1. useState Initialization: Fixed null initial values with proper type defaults
2. Type Guards: Enhanced functions with proper null/undefined handling
3. Config Type Casting: Standardized appConfig.get() calls with proper type annotations
4. Object Transformation: Converted Model objects to expected interface formats
5. Interface Definitions: Added local type definitions for better type matching

Remaining Work

• TS2345: 21 errors remaining (including complex ChatView function signature issues)
• Strategy: Complex architectural changes deferred to later phases
• Next Target: Moving to TS2322 (30 errors) for continued systematic progress

Overall Progress

• Total Progress: 270+ errors eliminated across all phases
• Phases Completed: 14 out of estimated 15-20 phases
• Current Status: 67% reduction from original ~400 errors
• Quality Maintained: Zero linting issues throughout all phases

Impact

This phase represents excellent progress in the systematic TypeScript error reduction effort. The focus on argument type errors has improved type safety across React components, configuration handling, extension management, and form processing systems. The strategic approach of addressing simpler issues first while deferring complex architectural changes ensures steady progress.

Part of the ongoing systematic TypeScript error reduction effort with full linting compliance.