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+# v0.2.0 Player Mode Implementation Plan
+
+> **For agentic workers:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:subagent-driven-development (recommended) or superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. Steps use checkbox (`- [ ]`) syntax for tracking.
+
+**Goal:** Add a dedicated "Player" mode alongside the existing "Clipper" mode, with floating controls, auto-hiding UI, PiP, fullscreen, and smooth FLIP transitions between modes.
+
+**Architecture:** Single `App.svelte` with conditional rendering based on a persisted `appMode` preference. The `<video>` element never unmounts during mode switches. Three new Svelte components (`PlayerControls`, `PlayerTimeline`, `SpeedSelector`) handle Player-mode-specific UI. Existing components are hidden/shown via CSS grid changes and Svelte conditionals.
+
+**Tech Stack:** Svelte 5 (runes, `$state`/`$derived`/`$effect`/`$props`), Tauri v2, TypeScript, Vitest (jsdom), Canvas 2D (waveform rendering), Web PiP API, Fullscreen API.
+
+## Global Constraints
+
+- Version target: `0.2.0`
+- macOS only (WKWebView); PiP uses `HTMLVideoElement.requestPictureInPicture()`, fullscreen uses `requestFullscreen()` with `webkitEnterFullscreen()` fallback.
+- No Rust backend changes required.
+- All imports at top of file (no inline imports).
+- Exhaustive `switch` statements over unions/enums use a `never` check in the `default` case.
+- Existing tests must continue to pass (`npm test`).
+- The `<video>` element must never be destroyed during mode switches — playhead, playback state, volume, speed, clips, and all session state must be preserved.
+
+---
+
+### Task 1: Preferences Store — `appMode` Field
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `src/lib/stores/preferences.svelte.ts`
+- Test: `tests/lib/stores/preferences.test.ts` (create)
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: nothing new
+- Produces: `preferences.appMode: 'clipper' | 'player'`, `setAppMode(mode: 'clipper' | 'player'): Promise<void>`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write the failing test**
+
+Create `tests/lib/stores/preferences.test.ts`:
+
+```typescript
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// Mock the Tauri store before importing the module under test
+vi.mock('@tauri-apps/plugin-store', () => {
+  const mockStore = {
+    get: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(null),
+    set: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+    save: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  };
+  return {
+    load: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(mockStore),
+    Store: vi.fn(),
+  };
+});
+
+describe('preferences store — appMode', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.resetModules();
+  });
+
+  it('defaults appMode to clipper', async () => {
+    const { preferences } = await import('$lib/stores/preferences.svelte');
+    expect(preferences.appMode).toBe('clipper');
+  });
+
+  it('setAppMode updates appMode to player', async () => {
+    const { preferences, setAppMode } = await import('$lib/stores/preferences.svelte');
+    await setAppMode('player');
+    expect(preferences.appMode).toBe('player');
+  });
+
+  it('setAppMode updates appMode back to clipper', async () => {
+    const { preferences, setAppMode } = await import('$lib/stores/preferences.svelte');
+    await setAppMode('player');
+    await setAppMode('clipper');
+    expect(preferences.appMode).toBe('clipper');
+  });
+});
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/stores/preferences.test.ts`
+Expected: FAIL — `preferences.appMode` is undefined (field doesn't exist yet) and `setAppMode` is not exported.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Add `appMode` to the Preferences interface and defaults**
+
+In `src/lib/stores/preferences.svelte.ts`, add `appMode` to the `Preferences` interface:
+
+```typescript
+export interface Preferences {
+  outputDirectory: string;
+  cookieSource: CookieSource;
+  captionSettings: CaptionSettings;
+  clipListPosition: 'bottom' | 'left';
+  clipListWidth: number;
+  appMode: 'clipper' | 'player';
+}
+```
+
+Update `DEFAULT_PREFERENCES`:
+
+```typescript
+const DEFAULT_PREFERENCES: Preferences = {
+  outputDirectory: '~/',
+  cookieSource: { type: 'browser', browser: 'firefox' },
+  captionSettings: { ...DEFAULT_CAPTION_SETTINGS },
+  clipListPosition: 'bottom',
+  clipListWidth: 220,
+  appMode: 'clipper',
+};
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Add persistence — load and save `appMode`**
+
+In `loadPreferences()`, after the `clipListWidth` loading block, add:
+
+```typescript
+    const savedAppMode = await store.get<'clipper' | 'player'>('appMode');
+    if (savedAppMode) preferences.appMode = savedAppMode;
+```
+
+In `savePreferences()`, after the `clipListWidth` save, add:
+
+```typescript
+  await store.set('appMode', preferences.appMode);
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Add `setAppMode` helper**
+
+At the end of `src/lib/stores/preferences.svelte.ts`, add:
+
+```typescript
+export async function setAppMode(mode: 'clipper' | 'player'): Promise<void> {
+  preferences.appMode = mode;
+  await savePreferences();
+}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run test to verify it passes**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/stores/preferences.test.ts`
+Expected: PASS (3 tests)
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Run full test suite to verify no regressions**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All existing tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/stores/preferences.svelte.ts tests/lib/stores/preferences.test.ts
+git commit -m "feat: add appMode preference (clipper/player) with persistence"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 2: Playback Helpers — PiP, Fullscreen, PlaybackRate
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `src/lib/transport/playback.ts`
+- Test: `tests/lib/transport/playback.test.ts` (create)
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: existing `getVideo()` (module-private), `setVideoElement()`
+- Produces: `togglePiP(): void`, `isPiPActive(): boolean`, `toggleFullscreen(): void`, `isFullscreenActive(): boolean`, `setPlaybackRate(rate: number): void`, `getPlaybackRate(): number`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write the failing tests**
+
+Create `tests/lib/transport/playback.test.ts`:
+
+```typescript
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// Mock the videoSession store (playback.ts imports it)
+vi.mock('$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte', () => ({
+  session: {
+    duration: 120,
+    currentTime: 0,
+    fps: 30,
+    isPlaying: false,
+    keyframePositions: [],
+  },
+}));
+
+import {
+  setVideoElement,
+  togglePiP,
+  isPiPActive,
+  toggleFullscreen,
+  isFullscreenActive,
+  setPlaybackRate,
+  getPlaybackRate,
+} from '$lib/transport/playback';
+
+function createMockVideoElement(): HTMLVideoElement {
+  const el = document.createElement('video');
+  // PiP
+  (el as any).requestPictureInPicture = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({});
+  // Fullscreen
+  el.requestFullscreen = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  return el;
+}
+
+describe('playback — PiP helpers', () => {
+  let mockVideo: HTMLVideoElement;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockVideo = createMockVideoElement();
+    setVideoElement(mockVideo);
+    // Reset PiP state
+    Object.defineProperty(document, 'pictureInPictureElement', {
+      value: null,
+      writable: true,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+    Object.defineProperty(document, 'pictureInPictureEnabled', {
+      value: true,
+      writable: true,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('isPiPActive returns false when no PiP element', () => {
+    expect(isPiPActive()).toBe(false);
+  });
+
+  it('togglePiP calls requestPictureInPicture', () => {
+    togglePiP();
+    expect((mockVideo as any).requestPictureInPicture).toHaveBeenCalled();
+  });
+
+  it('isPiPActive returns true when PiP element exists', () => {
+    Object.defineProperty(document, 'pictureInPictureElement', {
+      value: mockVideo,
+      writable: true,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+    expect(isPiPActive()).toBe(true);
+  });
+});
+
+describe('playback — fullscreen helpers', () => {
+  let mockVideo: HTMLVideoElement;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockVideo = createMockVideoElement();
+    setVideoElement(mockVideo);
+    Object.defineProperty(document, 'fullscreenElement', {
+      value: null,
+      writable: true,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('isFullscreenActive returns false when not fullscreen', () => {
+    expect(isFullscreenActive()).toBe(false);
+  });
+
+  it('toggleFullscreen calls requestFullscreen when not fullscreen', () => {
+    toggleFullscreen();
+    expect(mockVideo.requestFullscreen).toHaveBeenCalled();
+  });
+
+  it('isFullscreenActive returns true when fullscreen element exists', () => {
+    Object.defineProperty(document, 'fullscreenElement', {
+      value: mockVideo,
+      writable: true,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+    expect(isFullscreenActive()).toBe(true);
+  });
+});
+
+describe('playback — playback rate helpers', () => {
+  let mockVideo: HTMLVideoElement;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockVideo = createMockVideoElement();
+    setVideoElement(mockVideo);
+  });
+
+  it('getPlaybackRate returns 1 by default', () => {
+    expect(getPlaybackRate()).toBe(1);
+  });
+
+  it('setPlaybackRate changes the video playback rate', () => {
+    setPlaybackRate(1.5);
+    expect(mockVideo.playbackRate).toBe(1.5);
+  });
+
+  it('getPlaybackRate returns the current rate', () => {
+    setPlaybackRate(2);
+    expect(getPlaybackRate()).toBe(2);
+  });
+
+  it('getPlaybackRate returns 1 when no video element', () => {
+    setVideoElement(null);
+    expect(getPlaybackRate()).toBe(1);
+  });
+});
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run tests to verify they fail**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/transport/playback.test.ts`
+Expected: FAIL — `togglePiP`, `isPiPActive`, `toggleFullscreen`, `isFullscreenActive`, `setPlaybackRate`, `getPlaybackRate` are not exported.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Implement the helpers**
+
+Add the following to the end of `src/lib/transport/playback.ts` (before the `runTransportAction` function):
+
+```typescript
+export function togglePiP(): void {
+  if (document.pictureInPictureElement) {
+    document.exitPictureInPicture().catch((e) => {
+      console.error('Exit PiP failed:', e);
+    });
+  } else {
+    const videoEl = getVideo();
+    if (videoEl && document.pictureInPictureEnabled) {
+      videoEl.requestPictureInPicture().catch((e) => {
+        console.error('PiP request failed:', e);
+      });
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+export function isPiPActive(): boolean {
+  return !!document.pictureInPictureElement;
+}
+
+export function toggleFullscreen(): void {
+  if (document.fullscreenElement) {
+    document.exitFullscreen().catch((e) => {
+      console.error('Exit fullscreen failed:', e);
+    });
+  } else {
+    const videoEl = getVideo();
+    if (!videoEl) return;
+    if (videoEl.requestFullscreen) {
+      videoEl.requestFullscreen().catch((e) => {
+        console.error('Fullscreen request failed:', e);
+      });
+    } else if ((videoEl as any).webkitEnterFullscreen) {
+      (videoEl as any).webkitEnterFullscreen();
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+export function isFullscreenActive(): boolean {
+  return !!document.fullscreenElement;
+}
+
+export function setPlaybackRate(rate: number): void {
+  const videoEl = getVideo();
+  if (videoEl) {
+    videoEl.playbackRate = rate;
+  }
+}
+
+export function getPlaybackRate(): number {
+  return getVideo()?.playbackRate ?? 1;
+}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Run tests to verify they pass**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/transport/playback.test.ts`
+Expected: PASS (all tests)
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Run full test suite**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/transport/playback.ts tests/lib/transport/playback.test.ts
+git commit -m "feat: add PiP, fullscreen, and playbackRate helpers to playback module"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 3: SpeedSelector Component
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `src/lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte`
+- Test: `tests/lib/components/SpeedSelector.test.ts` (create)
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: nothing
+- Produces: `SpeedSelector` component with props `{ currentRate: number; onSelect: (rate: number) => void; onClose: () => void }`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Write the failing test**
+
+Create `tests/lib/components/SpeedSelector.test.ts`:
+
+```typescript
+import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
+import { render, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/svelte';
+import SpeedSelector from '$lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte';
+
+describe('SpeedSelector', () => {
+  it('renders all speed options', () => {
+    const { getByText } = render(SpeedSelector, {
+      props: { currentRate: 1, onSelect: vi.fn(), onClose: vi.fn() },
+    });
+    expect(getByText('0.5×')).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(getByText('0.75×')).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(getByText('1×')).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(getByText('1.25×')).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(getByText('1.5×')).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(getByText('2×')).toBeTruthy();
+  });
+
+  it('highlights the current rate', () => {
+    const { container } = render(SpeedSelector, {
+      props: { currentRate: 1.5, onSelect: vi.fn(), onClose: vi.fn() },
+    });
+    const activeBtn = container.querySelector('.speed-option.active');
+    expect(activeBtn).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(activeBtn!.textContent).toContain('1.5×');
+  });
+
+  it('calls onSelect when an option is clicked', async () => {
+    const onSelect = vi.fn();
+    const { getByText } = render(SpeedSelector, {
+      props: { currentRate: 1, onSelect, onClose: vi.fn() },
+    });
+    await fireEvent.click(getByText('2×'));
+    expect(onSelect).toHaveBeenCalledWith(2);
+  });
+});
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/components/SpeedSelector.test.ts`
+Expected: FAIL — module not found.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Create the SpeedSelector component**
+
+Create `src/lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte`:
+
+```svelte
+<script lang="ts">
+  const SPEED_OPTIONS = [0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 2] as const;
+
+  let {
+    currentRate,
+    onSelect,
+    onClose,
+  }: {
+    currentRate: number;
+    onSelect: (rate: number) => void;
+    onClose: () => void;
+  } = $props();
+
+  function handleSelect(rate: number) {
+    onSelect(rate);
+    onClose();
+  }
+
+  function handleWindowClick(e: MouseEvent) {
+    const target = e.target as HTMLElement;
+    if (!target.closest('.speed-selector')) {
+      onClose();
+    }
+  }
+</script>
+
+<svelte:window onclick={handleWindowClick} />
+
+<div class="speed-selector" role="menu">
+  {#each SPEED_OPTIONS as rate}
+    <button
+      class="speed-option"
+      class:active={Math.abs(currentRate - rate) < 0.01}
+      role="menuitem"
+      onclick={() => handleSelect(rate)}
+    >
+      <span class="check">{Math.abs(currentRate - rate) < 0.01 ? '✓' : ''}</span>
+      {rate}×
+    </button>
+  {/each}
+</div>
+
+<style>
+  .speed-selector {
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: 100%;
+    right: 0;
+    margin-bottom: 8px;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
+    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    padding: 4px;
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    min-width: 80px;
+    z-index: 50;
+    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
+  }
+
+  .speed-option {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 6px;
+    padding: 6px 12px;
+    background: transparent;
+    border: none;
+    color: var(--text-primary, #cdd6f4);
+    font-size: 13px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    border-radius: 4px;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+  }
+
+  .speed-option:hover {
+    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
+    color: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+  }
+
+  .speed-option.active {
+    color: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+    font-weight: 600;
+  }
+
+  .check {
+    width: 14px;
+    font-size: 11px;
+    text-align: center;
+  }
+</style>
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Run test to verify it passes**
+
+Run: `npx vitest run tests/lib/components/SpeedSelector.test.ts`
+Expected: PASS (3 tests)
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte tests/lib/components/SpeedSelector.test.ts
+git commit -m "feat: add SpeedSelector popup component"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 4: PlayerControls Component
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `src/lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: `session` from `$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte`, `seekTo`, `seekBy`, `togglePlayPause`, `setVolume`, `setMuted`, `getVolume`, `getMuted`, `togglePiP`, `isPiPActive`, `toggleFullscreen`, `isFullscreenActive`, `setPlaybackRate`, `getPlaybackRate` from `$lib/transport/playback`, `formatTime` from `$lib/utils/time`, `SpeedSelector` from `$lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte`
+- Produces: `PlayerControls` component with props `{ visible: boolean; captionsEnabled: boolean; hasCaptions: boolean; onToggleCaptions: () => void; onOpenCaptionSettings: () => void }`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Create PlayerControls.svelte**
+
+Create `src/lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte`:
+
+```svelte
+<script lang="ts">
+  import SpeedSelector from '$lib/components/SpeedSelector.svelte';
+  import { session } from '$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte';
+  import {
+    seekTo,
+    seekBy,
+    togglePlayPause,
+    setVolume,
+    setMuted,
+    getVolume,
+    getMuted,
+    togglePiP,
+    isPiPActive,
+    toggleFullscreen,
+    isFullscreenActive,
+    setPlaybackRate,
+    getPlaybackRate,
+  } from '$lib/transport/playback';
+  import { formatTime } from '$lib/utils/time';
+
+  let {
+    visible,
+    captionsEnabled,
+    hasCaptions,
+    onToggleCaptions,
+    onOpenCaptionSettings,
+  }: {
+    visible: boolean;
+    captionsEnabled: boolean;
+    hasCaptions: boolean;
+    onToggleCaptions: () => void;
+    onOpenCaptionSettings: () => void;
+  } = $props();
+
+  let showSpeedSelector = $state(false);
+  let volume = $state(getVolume());
+  let isMuted = $state(getMuted());
+  let currentRate = $state(getPlaybackRate());
+  let pipActive = $state(false);
+  let fullscreenActive = $state(false);
+
+  // Seek bar state
+  let seekBarEl = $state<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
+  let isSeeking = $state(false);
+  let hoverTime = $state<number | null>(null);
+  let hoverX = $state(0);
+
+  let progress = $derived(
+    session.duration > 0 ? session.currentTime / session.duration : 0
+  );
+
+  function handleSeekBarMouseDown(e: MouseEvent) {
+    isSeeking = true;
+    seekFromMouseEvent(e);
+  }
+
+  function handleSeekBarMouseMove(e: MouseEvent) {
+    if (!seekBarEl) return;
+    const rect = seekBarEl.getBoundingClientRect();
+    const x = Math.max(0, Math.min(e.clientX - rect.left, rect.width));
+    hoverX = x;
+    hoverTime = (x / rect.width) * session.duration;
+    if (isSeeking) {
+      seekFromMouseEvent(e);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function handleSeekBarMouseUp() {
+    isSeeking = false;
+  }
+
+  function handleSeekBarMouseLeave() {
+    hoverTime = null;
+    if (isSeeking) {
+      isSeeking = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  function seekFromMouseEvent(e: MouseEvent) {
+    if (!seekBarEl) return;
+    const rect = seekBarEl.getBoundingClientRect();
+    const x = Math.max(0, Math.min(e.clientX - rect.left, rect.width));
+    const time = (x / rect.width) * session.duration;
+    seekTo(time);
+  }
+
+  function handleVolumeChange(e: Event) {
+    const val = parseFloat((e.target as HTMLInputElement).value);
+    volume = val;
+    if (val > 0 && isMuted) {
+      isMuted = false;
+    }
+    setVolume(val);
+    if (val > 0) {
+      setMuted(false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function handleToggleMute() {
+    isMuted = !isMuted;
+    setMuted(isMuted);
+  }
+
+  function handleSpeedSelect(rate: number) {
+    currentRate = rate;
+    setPlaybackRate(rate);
+    showSpeedSelector = false;
+  }
+
+  function handlePiP() {
+    togglePiP();
+    // State is updated via event listeners in VideoPlayer
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      pipActive = isPiPActive();
+    }, 100);
+  }
+
+  function handleFullscreen() {
+    toggleFullscreen();
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      fullscreenActive = isFullscreenActive();
+    }, 100);
+  }
+
+  function handleCCContextMenu(e: MouseEvent) {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    onOpenCaptionSettings();
+  }
+
+  // Sync PiP/fullscreen state periodically
+  $effect(() => {
+    const interval = setInterval(() => {
+      pipActive = isPiPActive();
+      fullscreenActive = isFullscreenActive();
+    }, 500);
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  });
+</script>
+
+<svelte:window
+  onmousemove={(e) => { if (isSeeking) seekFromMouseEvent(e); }}
+  onmouseup={() => { isSeeking = false; }}
+/>
+
+<div
+  class="player-controls-overlay"
+  class:visible
+  role="toolbar"
+  aria-label="Player controls"
+>
+  <div class="player-controls-panel">
+    <!-- Seek bar -->
+    <div
+      class="seek-bar"
+      bind:this={seekBarEl}
+      onmousedown={handleSeekBarMouseDown}
+      onmousemove={handleSeekBarMouseMove}
+      onmouseup={handleSeekBarMouseUp}
+      onmouseleave={handleSeekBarMouseLeave}
+      role="slider"
+      aria-label="Seek"
+      aria-valuenow={session.currentTime}
+      aria-valuemin={0}
+      aria-valuemax={session.duration}
+    >
+      <div class="seek-track">
+        <div class="seek-fill" style="width: {progress * 100}%"></div>
+        <div class="seek-thumb" style="left: {progress * 100}%"></div>
+      </div>
+      {#if hoverTime !== null}
+        <div class="seek-tooltip" style="left: {hoverX}px">
+          {formatTime(hoverTime)}
+        </div>
+      {/if}
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Controls row -->
+    <div class="controls-row">
+      <!-- Left group: playback -->
+      <div class="controls-group left">
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn"
+          onclick={() => seekBy(-10)}
+          title="Skip back 10s"
+          type="button"
+        >⏪</button>
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn play-btn"
+          onclick={togglePlayPause}
+          title={session.isPlaying ? 'Pause' : 'Play'}
+          type="button"
+        >{session.isPlaying ? '❚❚' : '▶'}</button>
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn"
+          onclick={() => seekBy(10)}
+          title="Skip forward 10s"
+          type="button"
+        >⏩</button>
+
+        <!-- Volume -->
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn vol-btn"
+          onclick={handleToggleMute}
+          title={isMuted ? 'Unmute' : 'Mute'}
+          type="button"
+        >
+          {#if isMuted || volume === 0}🔇{:else if volume < 0.5}🔉{:else}🔊{/if}
+        </button>
+        <input
+          type="range"
+          class="vol-slider"
+          min="0"
+          max="1"
+          step="0.05"
+          value={isMuted ? 0 : volume}
+          oninput={handleVolumeChange}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Center group: time -->
+      <div class="controls-group center">
+        <span class="time-display">
+          {formatTime(session.currentTime)}
+          <span class="time-sep">/</span>
+          {formatTime(session.duration)}
+        </span>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Right group: settings -->
+      <div class="controls-group right">
+        <div class="speed-wrapper">
+          <button
+            class="ctrl-btn"
+            onclick={() => { showSpeedSelector = !showSpeedSelector; }}
+            title="Playback speed"
+            type="button"
+          >{currentRate}×</button>
+          {#if showSpeedSelector}
+            <SpeedSelector
+              {currentRate}
+              onSelect={handleSpeedSelect}
+              onClose={() => { showSpeedSelector = false; }}
+            />
+          {/if}
+        </div>
+
+        {#if hasCaptions}
+          <button
+            class="ctrl-btn"
+            class:active={captionsEnabled}
+            onclick={onToggleCaptions}
+            oncontextmenu={handleCCContextMenu}
+            title={captionsEnabled ? 'Hide captions' : 'Show captions'}
+            type="button"
+          >CC</button>
+        {/if}
+
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn"
+          class:active={pipActive}
+          onclick={handlePiP}
+          title="Picture-in-Picture"
+          type="button"
+        >⧉</button>
+
+        <button
+          class="ctrl-btn"
+          class:active={fullscreenActive}
+          onclick={handleFullscreen}
+          title={fullscreenActive ? 'Exit fullscreen' : 'Fullscreen'}
+          type="button"
+        >{fullscreenActive ? '⤓' : '⛶'}</button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<style>
+  .player-controls-overlay {
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    pointer-events: none;
+    opacity: 0;
+    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
+    z-index: 20;
+  }
+
+  .player-controls-overlay.visible {
+    opacity: 1;
+  }
+
+  .player-controls-panel {
+    pointer-events: auto;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
+    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
+    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
+    padding: 12px 16px;
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    gap: 8px;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Seek bar --- */
+  .seek-bar {
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 20px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    position: relative;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+  }
+
+  .seek-track {
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 4px;
+    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+    border-radius: 2px;
+    position: relative;
+    transition: height 0.15s ease;
+  }
+
+  .seek-bar:hover .seek-track {
+    height: 6px;
+  }
+
+  .seek-fill {
+    height: 100%;
+    background: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+    border-radius: 2px;
+  }
+
+  .seek-thumb {
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 50%;
+    width: 12px;
+    height: 12px;
+    background: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+    border-radius: 50%;
+    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
+    opacity: 0;
+    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
+  }
+
+  .seek-bar:hover .seek-thumb {
+    opacity: 1;
+  }
+
+  .seek-tooltip {
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: 100%;
+    transform: translateX(-50%);
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
+    color: var(--text-primary, #cdd6f4);
+    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
+    font-size: 11px;
+    padding: 2px 6px;
+    border-radius: 3px;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+    pointer-events: none;
+    margin-bottom: 4px;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Controls row --- */
+  .controls-row {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    gap: 8px;
+  }
+
+  .controls-group {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 4px;
+  }
+
+  .controls-group.left {
+    flex: 1;
+    justify-content: flex-start;
+  }
+
+  .controls-group.center {
+    flex: 0 0 auto;
+  }
+
+  .controls-group.right {
+    flex: 1;
+    justify-content: flex-end;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Buttons --- */
+  .ctrl-btn {
+    background: transparent;
+    border: none;
+    color: var(--text-primary, #cdd6f4);
+    font-size: 16px;
+    padding: 4px 8px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    border-radius: 4px;
+    min-width: 32px;
+    min-height: 32px;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: center;
+    transition: color 0.15s ease;
+  }
+
+  .ctrl-btn:hover {
+    color: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+    background: transparent;
+  }
+
+  .ctrl-btn.active {
+    color: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+  }
+
+  .ctrl-btn.play-btn {
+    font-size: 20px;
+    min-width: 40px;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Volume --- */
+  .vol-slider {
+    width: 70px;
+    height: 4px;
+    accent-color: var(--accent, #89b4fa);
+    cursor: pointer;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Time --- */
+  .time-display {
+    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
+    font-size: 13px;
+    color: var(--text-secondary, #a6adc8);
+    white-space: nowrap;
+  }
+
+  .time-sep {
+    color: var(--text-muted, #6c7086);
+    margin: 0 3px;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Speed wrapper --- */
+  .speed-wrapper {
+    position: relative;
+  }
+</style>
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Verify the component compiles**
+
+Run: `npx svelte-check --tsconfig ./tsconfig.json`
+Expected: No new errors related to `PlayerControls.svelte`. (Pre-existing warnings are fine.)
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte
+git commit -m "feat: add PlayerControls floating overlay component"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 5: PlayerTimeline Component
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `src/lib/components/PlayerTimeline.svelte`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: `session` from `$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte`, `drawWaveform` and `WaveformData` from `$lib/timeline/waveformRenderer`, `TimelineState`, `timeToX`, `drawPlayhead` from `$lib/timeline/renderer`, `seekTo` from `$lib/transport/playback`
+- Produces: `PlayerTimeline` component with props `{ visible: boolean }`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Create PlayerTimeline.svelte**
+
+Create `src/lib/components/PlayerTimeline.svelte`:
+
+```svelte
+<script lang="ts">
+  import { session } from '$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte';
+  import { drawWaveform, type WaveformData } from '$lib/timeline/waveformRenderer';
+  import { type TimelineState, timeToX, drawPlayhead } from '$lib/timeline/renderer';
+  import { seekTo } from '$lib/transport/playback';
+
+  let { visible }: { visible: boolean } = $props();
+
+  let canvas = $state<HTMLCanvasElement | null>(null);
+  let containerEl = $state<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
+  let pendingDraw = 0;
+
+  const TIMELINE_HEIGHT = 50;
+
+  let timelineState = $state<TimelineState>({
+    visibleStart: 0,
+    visibleEnd: 60,
+    zoom: 1,
+    width: 600,
+    height: TIMELINE_HEIGHT,
+  });
+
+  let waveformData = $derived<WaveformData>({
+    tiers: session.waveformTiers,
+  });
+
+  function requestDraw() {
+    if (!pendingDraw) {
+      pendingDraw = requestAnimationFrame(() => {
+        drawMainCanvas();
+        pendingDraw = 0;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  function drawMainCanvas() {
+    if (!canvas) return;
+    const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
+    if (!ctx) return;
+    ctx.save();
+    ctx.scale(window.devicePixelRatio, window.devicePixelRatio);
+
+    const { width } = timelineState;
+    ctx.clearRect(0, 0, width, TIMELINE_HEIGHT);
+
+    // Background
+    ctx.fillStyle = 'transparent';
+    ctx.fillRect(0, 0, width, TIMELINE_HEIGHT);
+
+    // Draw major time ticks
+    drawSimpleTimeTicks(ctx, timelineState, session.duration);
+
+    // Draw waveform
+    if (waveformData.tiers) {
+      drawWaveform(ctx, timelineState, waveformData, session.duration, 0, TIMELINE_HEIGHT - 16);
+    }
+
+    // Draw playhead
+    drawPlayhead(ctx, timelineState, session.currentTime);
+
+    ctx.restore();
+  }
+
+  function drawSimpleTimeTicks(
+    ctx: CanvasRenderingContext2D,
+    state: TimelineState,
+    duration: number
+  ) {
+    if (duration <= 0) return;
+    const range = state.visibleEnd - state.visibleStart;
+    const tickInterval = getTickInterval(range, state.width);
+    const startTick = Math.floor(state.visibleStart / tickInterval) * tickInterval;
+    const baselineY = TIMELINE_HEIGHT - 2;
+
+    ctx.textAlign = 'center';
+    ctx.font = '10px -apple-system, sans-serif';
+    ctx.fillStyle = '#6c7086';
+
+    for (let t = startTick; t <= state.visibleEnd; t += tickInterval) {
+      if (t < 0 || t > duration) continue;
+      const x = timeToX(t, state);
+
+      ctx.strokeStyle = '#45475a';
+      ctx.beginPath();
+      ctx.moveTo(x, TIMELINE_HEIGHT - 14);
+      ctx.lineTo(x, TIMELINE_HEIGHT - 8);
+      ctx.stroke();
+
+      const m = Math.floor(t / 60);
+      const s = Math.floor(t % 60);
+      ctx.fillText(`${m}:${String(s).padStart(2, '0')}`, x, baselineY);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function getTickInterval(visibleRange: number, width: number): number {
+    const minPixelsPerTick = 80;
+    const maxTicks = width / minPixelsPerTick;
+    const rawInterval = visibleRange / maxTicks;
+    const intervals = [0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600];
+    for (const interval of intervals) {
+      if (interval >= rawInterval) return interval;
+    }
+    return 600;
+  }
+
+  // Sync timeline state with session duration
+  $effect(() => {
+    if (session.duration > 0) {
+      timelineState.visibleStart = 0;
+      timelineState.visibleEnd = session.duration;
+      timelineState.zoom = 1;
+    }
+  });
+
+  // Resize observer
+  $effect(() => {
+    if (!containerEl) return;
+    const observer = new ResizeObserver((entries) => {
+      for (const entry of entries) {
+        timelineState.width = entry.contentRect.width;
+        if (canvas) {
+          canvas.width = entry.contentRect.width * window.devicePixelRatio;
+          canvas.height = TIMELINE_HEIGHT * window.devicePixelRatio;
+          canvas.style.width = `${entry.contentRect.width}px`;
+          canvas.style.height = `${TIMELINE_HEIGHT}px`;
+        }
+      }
+    });
+    observer.observe(containerEl);
+    return () => observer.disconnect();
+  });
+
+  // Redraw on state changes
+  $effect(() => {
+    void session.currentTime;
+    void session.duration;
+    void session.waveformTiers;
+    void timelineState.visibleStart;
+    void timelineState.visibleEnd;
+    void timelineState.width;
+    void canvas;
+    requestDraw();
+  });
+
+  function handleClick(e: MouseEvent) {
+    if (!canvas) return;
+    const rect = canvas.getBoundingClientRect();
+    const x = e.clientX - rect.left;
+    const range = timelineState.visibleEnd - timelineState.visibleStart;
+    const time = timelineState.visibleStart + (x / timelineState.width) * range;
+    seekTo(Math.max(0, Math.min(time, session.duration)));
+  }
+</script>
+
+<div
+  class="player-timeline"
+  class:visible
+  bind:this={containerEl}
+>
+  <canvas
+    bind:this={canvas}
+    onclick={handleClick}
+  ></canvas>
+</div>
+
+<style>
+  .player-timeline {
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    height: 50px;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
+    z-index: 15;
+    pointer-events: none;
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(100%);
+    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
+    cursor: crosshair;
+  }
+
+  .player-timeline.visible {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0);
+    pointer-events: auto;
+  }
+
+  canvas {
+    display: block;
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 100%;
+  }
+</style>
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Verify the component compiles**
+
+Run: `npx svelte-check --tsconfig ./tsconfig.json`
+Expected: No new errors related to `PlayerTimeline.svelte`.
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/components/PlayerTimeline.svelte
+git commit -m "feat: add PlayerTimeline simplified waveform component"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 6: App.svelte — Mode Switching, Layout & Auto-Hide
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `src/App.svelte`
+- Modify: `src/app.css`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: `preferences.appMode` and `setAppMode` from `$lib/stores/preferences.svelte`, `PlayerControls` from `$lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte`, `PlayerTimeline` from `$lib/components/PlayerTimeline.svelte`, `toggleFullscreen` from `$lib/transport/playback`, `session` from `$lib/stores/videoSession.svelte`
+- Produces: Complete mode-switching UI with auto-hide behavior, keyboard shortcuts, mode toggle button
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Add imports to App.svelte**
+
+Add these imports at the top of the `<script>` block in `src/App.svelte`, after the existing imports:
+
+```typescript
+  import PlayerControls from '$lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte';
+  import PlayerTimeline from '$lib/components/PlayerTimeline.svelte';
+  import { toggleFullscreen } from '$lib/transport/playback';
+```
+
+Also update the preferences import line to include `setAppMode`:
+
+```typescript
+  import { loadPreferences, preferences, setClipListPosition, setClipListWidth, setAppMode } from '$lib/stores/preferences.svelte';
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Add Player mode state variables**
+
+Add after the existing `let windowWidth` declaration:
+
+```typescript
+  let isPlayerMode = $derived(preferences.appMode === 'player');
+
+  // Auto-hide state for Player mode
+  let showPlayerControls = $state(true);
+  let showToolbar = $state(true);
+  let showPlayerTimeline = $state(false);
+  let controlsHideTimer = $state<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(null);
+  let toolbarHideTimer = $state<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(null);
+
+  // Caption state for PlayerControls
+  let captionsEnabled = $state(true);
+
+  const CONTROLS_HIDE_DELAY = 2500;
+  const TOOLBAR_PROXIMITY = 50;
+  const TIMELINE_PROXIMITY = 80;
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Add auto-hide logic**
+
+Add these functions after the existing `handleSidebarResizeEnd` function:
+
+```typescript
+  function resetControlsTimer() {
+    if (controlsHideTimer) clearTimeout(controlsHideTimer);
+    showPlayerControls = true;
+    if (session.isPlaying) {
+      controlsHideTimer = setTimeout(() => {
+        showPlayerControls = false;
+      }, CONTROLS_HIDE_DELAY);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function resetToolbarTimer() {
+    if (toolbarHideTimer) clearTimeout(toolbarHideTimer);
+    showToolbar = true;
+    if (session.isPlaying) {
+      toolbarHideTimer = setTimeout(() => {
+        showToolbar = false;
+      }, CONTROLS_HIDE_DELAY);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function handlePlayerMouseMove(e: MouseEvent) {
+    if (!isPlayerMode) return;
+
+    // Controls: show on any mouse movement over the video area
+    resetControlsTimer();
+
+    // Toolbar: show when near top edge
+    if (e.clientY < TOOLBAR_PROXIMITY) {
+      resetToolbarTimer();
+    }
+
+    // Timeline: show when near bottom edge
+    const windowH = window.innerHeight;
+    showPlayerTimeline = e.clientY > windowH - TIMELINE_PROXIMITY;
+  }
+
+  function toggleMode() {
+    const next = preferences.appMode === 'clipper' ? 'player' : 'clipper';
+    setAppMode(next);
+    // When entering Player mode, show controls initially
+    if (next === 'player') {
+      showPlayerControls = true;
+      showToolbar = true;
+      resetControlsTimer();
+    }
+  }
+
+  function handleToggleCaptions() {
+    captionsEnabled = !captionsEnabled;
+  }
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Add an effect to keep controls visible when paused**
+
+Add this effect after the existing `$effect` blocks:
+
+```typescript
+  $effect(() => {
+    if (!isPlayerMode) return;
+    if (!session.isPlaying) {
+      // Video paused — show everything
+      showPlayerControls = true;
+      showToolbar = true;
+      if (controlsHideTimer) clearTimeout(controlsHideTimer);
+      if (toolbarHideTimer) clearTimeout(toolbarHideTimer);
+    } else {
+      // Video playing — start hide timers
+      resetControlsTimer();
+    }
+  });
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Update keyboard handler**
+
+In `handleGlobalKeydown`, add these cases to the `switch` statement (before the `default:` case):
+
+```typescript
+      case 'p':
+      case 'P':
+        e.preventDefault();
+        setAppMode('player');
+        if (preferences.appMode !== 'player') {
+          showPlayerControls = true;
+          showToolbar = true;
+          resetControlsTimer();
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'c':
+      case 'C':
+        e.preventDefault();
+        setAppMode('clipper');
+        break;
+      case 'f':
+      case 'F':
+        if (isPlayerMode) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+          toggleFullscreen();
+        }
+        break;
+```
+
+Also, wrap the Clipper-only shortcuts (`i`/`o`, `Delete`/`Backspace`, `Cmd+E`) with an `if (!isPlayerMode)` guard. Specifically, modify the `i`/`I` case:
+
+```typescript
+      case 'i':
+      case 'I':
+        if (!isPlayerMode) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+          dispatchTransport('mark-in');
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'o':
+      case 'O':
+        if (!isPlayerMode) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+          dispatchTransport('mark-out');
+        }
+        break;
+```
+
+And the `Delete`/`Backspace` case:
+
+```typescript
+      case 'Delete':
+      case 'Backspace': {
+        if (!isPlayerMode) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+          const selectedId = getSelectedClipId();
+          if (selectedId) removeClip(selectedId);
+        }
+        break;
+      }
+```
+
+And the `Cmd+E` case:
+
+```typescript
+      case 'e':
+        if (e.metaKey && !isPlayerMode) {
+          e.preventDefault();
+          showExportDialog = true;
+        }
+        break;
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Update the window mousemove handler**
+
+In the `<svelte:window>` element, update the `onmousemove` handler to include player mouse tracking:
+
+```svelte
+<svelte:window
+  onkeydown={handleGlobalKeydown}
+  onmousemove={(e) => {
+    handleResizeMove(e);
+    handleSidebarResizeMove(e);
+    handlePlayerMouseMove(e);
+  }}
+  onmouseup={() => {
+    handleResizeEnd();
+    handleSidebarResizeEnd();
+  }}
+  onresize={() => {
+    windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
+  }}
+/>
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Add the mode toggle button to the toolbar**
+
+In the toolbar `<header>`, add the mode toggle button between `<UrlInput />` and the layout button:
+
+```svelte
+  <header class="toolbar" class:auto-hide={isPlayerMode} class:toolbar-visible={isPlayerMode && showToolbar} class:toolbar-hidden={isPlayerMode && !showToolbar}>
+    <UrlInput />
+    <button
+      class="mode-btn"
+      onclick={toggleMode}
+      title={isPlayerMode ? 'Switch to Clipper (C)' : 'Switch to Player (P)'}
+    >
+      {isPlayerMode ? 'Player' : 'Clipper'}
+    </button>
+    {#if !isPlayerMode}
+      <button
+        class="layout-btn"
+        onclick={toggleClipListPosition}
+        title={preferences.clipListPosition === 'bottom'
+          ? 'Move clip list to sidebar'
+          : 'Move clip list to bottom'}
+      >
+        {preferences.clipListPosition === 'bottom' ? '⬒' : '⬓'}
+      </button>
+    {/if}
+    <button class="about-btn" onclick={() => (showAboutDialog = true)} title="About">ℹ</button>
+    <button class="prefs-btn" onclick={() => (showPreferences = true)} title="Preferences">⚙</button>
+  </header>
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Update the main content area for Player mode**
+
+The `<video>` element must survive mode switches (no remount). To achieve this, keep `<VideoPlayer>` always-mounted in a single location and conditionally render the surrounding chrome. Replace the existing `<main>` section with this structure:
+
+```svelte
+  <main class="content" class:player-mode={isPlayerMode} class:layout-left={!isPlayerMode && isLeft} style:--sidebar-width="{preferences.clipListWidth}px">
+    {#if !isPlayerMode}
+      <!-- Sidebar clip list: visible only in left mode -->
+      <div class="sidebar-area" class:hidden={!isLeft}>
+        <ClipList onExport={() => (showExportDialog = true)} position="left" />
+      </div>
+      <div
+        class="sidebar-handle"
+        class:hidden={!isLeft}
+        class:active={isSidebarResizing}
+        role="slider"
+        aria-orientation="vertical"
+        aria-label="Resize clip list sidebar"
+        aria-valuenow={preferences.clipListWidth}
+        aria-valuemin={150}
+        aria-valuemax={Math.round(windowWidth * 0.4)}
+        tabindex="0"
+        onmousedown={handleSidebarResizeStart}
+        onkeydown={(e) => {
+          const maxWidth = Math.round(windowWidth * 0.4);
+          const minWidth = Math.min(150, maxWidth);
+          if (e.key === 'ArrowRight') {
+            e.preventDefault();
+            setClipListWidth(
+              Math.max(minWidth, Math.min(maxWidth, preferences.clipListWidth + 10)),
+            );
+          } else if (e.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
+            e.preventDefault();
+            setClipListWidth(
+              Math.max(minWidth, Math.min(maxWidth, preferences.clipListWidth - 10)),
+            );
+          }
+        }}
+      ></div>
+    {/if}
+
+    <!-- Video area: always mounted, never destroyed -->
+    <div class="video-area" class:player-video={isPlayerMode}>
+      <VideoPlayer />
+      {#if isPlayerMode}
+        <PlayerControls
+          visible={showPlayerControls}
+          {captionsEnabled}
+          hasCaptions={session.hasCaptions || false}
+          onToggleCaptions={handleToggleCaptions}
+          onOpenCaptionSettings={() => {}}
+        />
+        <PlayerTimeline visible={showPlayerTimeline || !session.isPlaying} />
+      {:else}
+        <TransportControls bind:this={transportControls} />
+      {/if}
+    </div>
+
+    {#if !isPlayerMode}
+      <!-- Timeline section: always full width -->
+      <div class="lower-section">
+        <div
+          class="resize-handle"
+          class:active={isResizing}
+          role="slider"
+          aria-orientation="horizontal"
+          aria-label="Resize timeline"
+          aria-valuenow={timelineHeight}
+          aria-valuemin={40}
+          aria-valuemax={500}
+          tabindex="0"
+          onmousedown={handleResizeStart}
+          onkeydown={(e) => {
+            if (e.key === 'ArrowDown') {
+              e.preventDefault();
+              timelineHeight = Math.min(500, timelineHeight + 10);
+            } else if (e.key === 'ArrowUp') {
+              e.preventDefault();
+              timelineHeight = Math.max(40, timelineHeight - 10);
+            }
+          }}
+        ></div>
+        <div class="timeline-pane" style="height: {timelineHeight}px">
+          <Timeline />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Bottom clip list: visible only in bottom mode -->
+      <div class="bottom-cliplist" class:hidden={isLeft}>
+        <ClipList onExport={() => (showExportDialog = true)} />
+      </div>
+    {/if}
+  </main>
+```
+
+Key point: `<VideoPlayer>` is in the `.video-area` div which is **always rendered** (not inside any `{#if}` block). Only the siblings (transport controls, player overlays) are conditional. This guarantees the `<video>` element survives mode switches.
+
+- [ ] **Step 9: Add CSS styles**
+
+Add to the `<style>` block in `src/App.svelte`:
+
+```css
+  /* --- Mode toggle button --- */
+  .mode-btn {
+    font-size: 12px;
+    padding: 4px 10px;
+    border-radius: 10px;
+    font-weight: 600;
+    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Player mode layout --- */
+  .content.player-mode {
+    grid-template-areas: "video";
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
+  }
+
+  .player-video {
+    position: relative;
+    overflow: hidden;
+  }
+
+  /* --- Toolbar auto-hide --- */
+  .toolbar.auto-hide {
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    z-index: 30;
+    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
+  }
+
+  .toolbar.toolbar-hidden {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(-100%);
+    pointer-events: none;
+  }
+
+  .toolbar.toolbar-visible {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0);
+    pointer-events: auto;
+  }
+```
+
+Add to `src/app.css`:
+
+```css
+/* Player mode: app shell becomes relative for overlay positioning */
+.app-shell.player-mode {
+  position: relative;
+}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 10: Verify compilation**
+
+Run: `npx svelte-check --tsconfig ./tsconfig.json`
+Expected: No new errors. (Address any type issues found.)
+
+- [ ] **Step 11: Run full test suite**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All existing tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 12: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/App.svelte src/app.css
+git commit -m "feat: add Player/Clipper mode switching with auto-hide UI"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 7: VideoPlayer.svelte — Conditional CC & PiP/Fullscreen Events
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `src/lib/components/VideoPlayer.svelte`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: `preferences.appMode` from `$lib/stores/preferences.svelte`
+- Produces: PiP/fullscreen event listeners on the `<video>` element, CC toggle rendered only in Clipper mode. Exposes `captionsEnabled` as a bindable prop for PlayerControls integration.
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Add preferences import**
+
+In `VideoPlayer.svelte`, add to the imports:
+
+```typescript
+  import { preferences } from '$lib/stores/preferences.svelte';
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Add derived mode check**
+
+After the existing state declarations, add:
+
+```typescript
+  let isPlayerMode = $derived(preferences.appMode === 'player');
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Make captionsEnabled a bindable prop**
+
+Replace the local `captionsEnabled` state with a bindable prop with a default:
+
+```typescript
+  let {
+    captionsEnabled = $bindable(true),
+  }: {
+    captionsEnabled?: boolean;
+  } = $props();
+```
+
+Remove the old `let captionsEnabled = $state(true);` line.
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Add click-to-toggle-play and double-click-to-fullscreen (Player mode)**
+
+Add these handlers:
+
+```typescript
+  import { togglePlayPause as playbackTogglePlayPause, toggleFullscreen } from '$lib/transport/playback';
+
+  function handleVideoClick() {
+    if (isPlayerMode) {
+      playbackTogglePlayPause();
+    }
+  }
+
+  let clickTimer: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+
+  function handleVideoClickWithDelay(e: MouseEvent) {
+    if (!isPlayerMode) return;
+    // Distinguish single click from double click
+    if (clickTimer) {
+      clearTimeout(clickTimer);
+      clickTimer = null;
+      // Double click
+      toggleFullscreen();
+    } else {
+      clickTimer = setTimeout(() => {
+        clickTimer = null;
+        playbackTogglePlayPause();
+      }, 250);
+    }
+  }
+```
+
+Add `onclick={handleVideoClickWithDelay}` to the `<video>` element.
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Conditionally render CC controls**
+
+Wrap the CC controls section so it only renders in Clipper mode:
+
+```svelte
+    {#if !isPlayerMode && parsedCues.length > 0}
+      <div class="cc-controls">
+        <button
+          class="cc-toggle"
+          class:active={captionsEnabled}
+          onclick={toggleCaptions}
+          title={captionsEnabled ? 'Hide captions' : 'Show captions'}
+        >CC</button>
+        <button
+          class="cc-settings-btn"
+          onclick={toggleCaptionSettings}
+          title="Caption settings"
+        >⚙</button>
+      </div>
+    {/if}
+    {#if !isPlayerMode && showCaptionSettings}
+      <CaptionSettingsPanel onClose={() => (showCaptionSettings = false)} />
+    {/if}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Verify compilation**
+
+Run: `npx svelte-check --tsconfig ./tsconfig.json`
+Expected: No new errors.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Run full test suite**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 8: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/lib/components/VideoPlayer.svelte
+git commit -m "feat: conditional CC rendering and click-to-play in Player mode"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 8: FLIP Transitions for Mode Switching
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `src/App.svelte`
+- Modify: `src/app.css`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: `preferences.appMode` from `$lib/stores/preferences.svelte`
+- Produces: Smooth animated transitions when switching between Clipper and Player modes
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Add CSS grid transition support**
+
+In `src/app.css`, add a transition to the `.content` class so grid row/column changes animate:
+
+```css
+.content {
+  transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s ease, grid-template-columns 0.3s ease;
+}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Add Svelte transition directives**
+
+In `src/App.svelte`, import transition helpers at the top of the script:
+
+```typescript
+  import { fly, fade } from 'svelte/transition';
+```
+
+Apply `transition:fly` to the elements that appear/disappear during mode switch. In the Clipper-mode branch, add transitions to the transport controls, timeline, and clip list sections:
+
+On the `TransportControls` wrapper (the `.video-area` div that contains it): This doesn't need a transition since it's inside the conditional — Svelte handles mount/unmount.
+
+Instead, apply transitions to the Clipper-mode-only elements. Wrap the lower section and clip lists:
+
+```svelte
+      <!-- Inside the Clipper mode branch -->
+      <div class="lower-section" transition:fly={{ y: 50, duration: 250 }}>
+        <!-- ... timeline content ... -->
+      </div>
+
+      <div class="bottom-cliplist" class:hidden={isLeft} transition:fly={{ y: 30, duration: 250 }}>
+        <!-- ... clip list ... -->
+      </div>
+```
+
+And on the Clipper-mode transport controls line within the video-area:
+
+```svelte
+        {#if !isPlayerMode}
+          <div transition:fade={{ duration: 200 }}>
+            <TransportControls bind:this={transportControls} />
+          </div>
+        {/if}
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Add toolbar slide transition**
+
+The toolbar auto-hide already uses CSS transitions (added in Task 6). Ensure the toolbar transition is smooth on mode switch too. The CSS classes `.toolbar-hidden` and `.toolbar-visible` with `transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease` handle this.
+
+For the initial mode switch animation (Clipper→Player), the toolbar starts visible and then the auto-hide CSS kicks in. No additional code needed.
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Add player controls staggered fade-in**
+
+In `PlayerControls.svelte`, add a slight delay to the controls appearance on initial mount. Update the `.player-controls-overlay` CSS:
+
+```css
+  .player-controls-overlay {
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: 0;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    pointer-events: none;
+    opacity: 0;
+    transition: opacity 0.2s ease 0.1s; /* 100ms delay for staggered appearance */
+    z-index: 20;
+  }
+
+  .player-controls-overlay.visible {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transition-delay: 0.1s;
+  }
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 5: Verify visual behavior**
+
+Run: `npm run tauri dev`
+Expected behavior:
+- Pressing `P` switches to Player mode with the clipper chrome sliding away and the video expanding smoothly.
+- Pressing `C` switches back with the chrome sliding back in.
+- Total transition feels ~300ms, no janky layout shifts.
+
+- [ ] **Step 6: Run full test suite**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 7: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add src/App.svelte src/app.css src/lib/components/PlayerControls.svelte
+git commit -m "feat: add FLIP transitions for Clipper/Player mode switching"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 9: Version Bump to 0.2.0
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `VERSION`
+- Modify: `package.json`
+- Modify: `src-tauri/tauri.conf.json`
+- Modify: `src-tauri/Cargo.toml`
+
+**Interfaces:**
+- Consumes: nothing
+- Produces: All version files updated to `0.2.0`
+
+- [ ] **Step 1: Run the bump-version script**
+
+```bash
+bash scripts/bump-version.sh 0.2.0
+```
+
+Expected output:
+```
+Bumping to version 0.2.0
+  ✓ package.json
+  ✓ src-tauri/Cargo.toml
+  ✓ src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
+  ✓ src-tauri/Cargo.lock
+
+Done — all manifests set to 0.2.0
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 2: Verify the version was bumped correctly**
+
+```bash
+cat VERSION
+# Expected: 0.2.0
+
+node -e "console.log(require('./package.json').version)"
+# Expected: 0.2.0
+
+grep '^version' src-tauri/Cargo.toml
+# Expected: version = "0.2.0"
+```
+
+- [ ] **Step 3: Run full test suite one last time**
+
+Run: `npm test`
+Expected: All tests pass.
+
+- [ ] **Step 4: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add VERSION package.json src-tauri/Cargo.toml src-tauri/tauri.conf.json src-tauri/Cargo.lock
+git commit -m "chore: bump version to 0.2.0"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Task Dependency Graph
+
+```
+Task 1 (preferences) ─────────────────┐
+                                       ├──→ Task 6 (App.svelte layout)
+Task 2 (playback helpers) ──┬──────────┤
+                            │          │
+Task 3 (SpeedSelector) ─────┤          │
+                            │          │
+                            ├──→ Task 4 (PlayerControls)
+                            │                         ├──→ Task 8 (transitions)
+Task 5 (PlayerTimeline) ────┘──→ Task 6               │
+                                       │               │
+                          Task 7 (VideoPlayer) ────────┘
+                                                       │
+                                            Task 9 (version bump)
+```
+
+Tasks 1, 2, 3 can be done in parallel. Task 5 is independent of 3 and 4. Task 9 is done last.