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acpctl session messages should support --name and --latest #1575

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Problem

acpctl session messages requires a session ID, forcing users to copy-paste opaque IDs like 3DaATprxvtBwIc6guPFPWgc9INj. This applies to all session subcommands (messages, events, send).

Proposed Solution

Add two lookup modes:

  • --name <session-name> — resolve session by name within the current project
  • --latest — automatically pick the most recently created session in the current project

Examples:

acpctl session messages --name test1
acpctl session messages --latest
acpctl session messages --latest -F
acpctl session send --latest "continue working"

Context

Tracked internally as platform-c2z. Related to platform-dab (add -F to create session), which together would enable a smooth create-and-follow workflow without ID juggling.

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