diff --git a/bin/analyze.sh b/bin/analyze.sh
index a6ca691..00f8695 100755
--- a/bin/analyze.sh
+++ b/bin/analyze.sh
@@ -720,7 +720,7 @@ display_cleanup_suggestions() {
         echo ""
         echo "  ${YELLOW}Tip:${NC} Run 'mole clean' to perform cleanup operations"
     else
-        echo "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} No obvious cleanup opportunities found"
+        echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} No obvious cleanup opportunities found"
     fi
     echo ""
 }
@@ -1272,11 +1272,11 @@ scan_directory_contents_fast() {
         xargs -0 -n 1 -P "$num_jobs" sh -c '
             dir="$1"
             size=""
-            
+
             # Ultra-fast strategy: Try du with 1 second timeout only
             du -sk "$dir" 2>/dev/null > /tmp/mole_du_$$ &
             du_pid=$!
-            
+
             # Wait only 1 second (aggressive!)
             if ! sleep 1 || kill -0 $du_pid 2>/dev/null; then
                 # Still running after 1s = large dir, kill it
@@ -1289,7 +1289,7 @@ scan_directory_contents_fast() {
                 size=$(cat /tmp/mole_du_$$ 2>/dev/null | cut -f1)
                 rm -f /tmp/mole_du_$$ 2>/dev/null
             fi
-            
+
             # If timeout or empty, use instant estimation
             if [[ -z "$size" ]] || [[ "$size" -eq 0 ]]; then
                 # Ultra-fast: count only immediate files (no recursion)
@@ -1297,7 +1297,7 @@ scan_directory_contents_fast() {
                 size=$(find "$dir" -type f -maxdepth 1 -print0 2>/dev/null | \
                        xargs -0 stat -f%z 2>/dev/null | \
                        awk "BEGIN{sum=0} {sum+=\$1} END{print int(sum/1024)}")
-                
+
                 # If still 0, mark as unknown but ensure it shows up
                 [[ -z "$size" ]] || [[ "$size" -eq 0 ]] && size=1
             fi
@@ -1318,7 +1318,7 @@ scan_directory_contents_fast() {
             ((i++))
             sleep 0.1  # Faster animation (100ms per frame)
             ((tick++))
-            
+
             # Update elapsed seconds every 10 ticks (1 second)
             if [[ $((tick % 10)) -eq 0 ]]; then
                 ((elapsed++))
@@ -1343,7 +1343,7 @@ scan_directory_contents_fast() {
     # Wait for completion (non-blocking if already killed)
     wait "$file_pid" 2>/dev/null || true
     wait "$dir_pid" 2>/dev/null || true
-    
+
     # Small delay only if scan was very fast (let user see the spinner briefly)
     if [[ "$show_progress" == "true" ]] && [[ ${elapsed:-0} -lt 1 ]]; then
         sleep 0.2
@@ -1592,8 +1592,6 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
         # Ensure cursor is always hidden during navigation
         printf "\033[?25l" >&2
 
-        # Drain any burst input (e.g. trackpad scroll converted to many arrow keys)
-        type drain_pending_input >/dev/null 2>&1 && drain_pending_input
         # Only scan if needed (directory changed or refresh requested)
         if [[ "$need_scan" == "true" ]]; then
             # Generate cache key (use md5 hash of path)
@@ -1632,7 +1630,7 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
             has_calculating=false
             need_scan=false
             wait_for_calc=false
-            
+
             # Reset scroll when entering new directory
             scroll_offset=0
 
@@ -1701,7 +1699,7 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
         local page_start=$scroll_offset
         local page_end=$((scroll_offset + max_show))
         [[ $page_end -gt $total_items ]] && page_end=$total_items
-        
+
         local display_idx=0
         local idx=0
         for item_info in "${items[@]}"; do
@@ -1710,7 +1708,7 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
                 ((idx++))
                 continue
             fi
-            
+
             # Stop if we've shown enough items for this page
             if [[ $idx -ge $page_end ]]; then
                 break
@@ -1782,10 +1780,7 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
         # Output everything at once (single write = no flicker)
         printf "%b" "$output" >&2
 
-        # Drain any pending input to prevent escape sequence leakage
-        drain_pending_input 2>/dev/null || true
-
-        # Read key (suppress any escape sequences that might leak)
+        # Read key directly without draining (to preserve all user input)
         local key
         key=$(read_key 2>/dev/null || echo "OTHER")
 
@@ -1832,41 +1827,75 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
                         need_scan=true
                     else
                         # It's a file - open it for viewing
-                        # Exit alternate screen temporarily
-                        printf "\033[?25h"  # Show cursor
-                        tput rmcup 2>/dev/null || true
-                        
-                        # Try to open with system default viewer
                         local file_ext="${selected_path##*.}"
+                        local filename=$(basename "$selected_path")
                         local open_success=false
-                        
-                        # For text-like files, use less
+
+                        # For text-like files, use less or fallback to open
                         case "$file_ext" in
                             txt|log|md|json|xml|yaml|yml|conf|cfg|ini|sh|bash|zsh|py|js|ts|go|rs|c|cpp|h|java|rb|php|html|css|sql)
+                                # Clear screen and show loading message
+                                printf "\033[H\033[J"
+                                echo ""
+                                echo "  ${BLUE}📄 Opening: $filename${NC}"
+                                echo ""
+
+                                # Try less first (best for text viewing)
                                 if command -v less &>/dev/null; then
+                                    # Exit alternate screen only for less
+                                    printf "\033[?25h"  # Show cursor
+                                    tput rmcup 2>/dev/null || true
+
                                     less -F "$selected_path" 2>/dev/null && open_success=true
+
+                                    # Return to alternate screen
+                                    tput smcup 2>/dev/null || true
+                                    printf "\033[?25l"  # Hide cursor
+                                else
+                                    # Fallback to system open if less is not available
+                                    echo "  ${GRAY}Launching default application...${NC}"
+                                    if command -v open &>/dev/null; then
+                                        open "$selected_path" 2>/dev/null && open_success=true
+                                        if [[ "$open_success" == "true" ]]; then
+                                            echo ""
+                                            echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} File opened in external app"
+                                            sleep 0.8
+                                        fi
+                                    fi
                                 fi
                                 ;;
                             *)
-                                # For other files, try system open
+                                # For other files, use system open (keep in alternate screen)
+                                # Show message without flashing
+                                printf "\033[H\033[J"
+                                echo ""
+                                echo "  ${BLUE}📦 Opening: $filename${NC}"
+                                echo ""
+                                echo "  ${GRAY}Launching default application...${NC}"
+
                                 if command -v open &>/dev/null; then
                                     open "$selected_path" 2>/dev/null && open_success=true
-                                    sleep 0.5  # Give time for app to launch
+
+                                    # Show brief success message
+                                    if [[ "$open_success" == "true" ]]; then
+                                        echo ""
+                                        echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} File opened in external app"
+                                        sleep 0.8
+                                    fi
                                 fi
                                 ;;
                         esac
-                        
-                        # If nothing worked, show a message
+
+                        # If nothing worked, show error message
                         if [[ "$open_success" != "true" ]]; then
+                            printf "\033[H\033[J"
                             echo ""
-                            echo "  ${YELLOW}File: $selected_path${NC}"
+                            echo "  ${YELLOW}⚠️  Could not open file${NC}"
+                            echo ""
+                            echo "  ${GRAY}File: $selected_path${NC}"
                             echo "  ${GRAY}Press any key to return...${NC}"
                             read -n 1 -s 2>/dev/null
                         fi
-                        
-                        # Return to alternate screen
-                        tput smcup 2>/dev/null || true
-                        printf "\033[?25l"  # Hide cursor
                     fi
                 fi
                 ;;
@@ -1973,7 +2002,7 @@ interactive_drill_down() {
                         fi
 
                         if [[ "$delete_success" == "true" ]]; then
-                            echo "  ${GREEN}✓ Deleted successfully${NC}"
+                            echo "  ${BLUE}✓ Deleted successfully${NC}"
                             echo "  ${GRAY}Freed: $human_size${NC}"
                             sleep 0.8
 
diff --git a/bin/clean.sh b/bin/clean.sh
index 504fb9f..8749f18 100755
--- a/bin/clean.sh
+++ b/bin/clean.sh
@@ -63,21 +63,21 @@ start_spinner() {
     local message="$1"
 
     if [[ ! -t 1 ]]; then
-        echo -n "  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message"
+        echo -n "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message"
         return
     fi
 
-    echo -n "  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message"
+    echo -n "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message"
     (
         local delay=0.5
         while true; do
-            printf "\r  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message.  "
+            printf "\r  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message.  "
             sleep $delay
-            printf "\r  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message.. "
+            printf "\r  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message.. "
             sleep $delay
-            printf "\r  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message..."
+            printf "\r  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message..."
             sleep $delay
-            printf "\r  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} $message   "
+            printf "\r  ${BLUE}◎${NC} $message   "
             sleep $delay
         done
     ) &
@@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ stop_spinner() {
         kill "$SPINNER_PID" 2>/dev/null
         wait "$SPINNER_PID" 2>/dev/null
         SPINNER_PID=""
-        printf "\r  ${GREEN}✓${NC} %s\n" "$result_message"
+        printf "\r  ${BLUE}✓${NC} %s\n" "$result_message"
     else
-        echo "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $result_message"
+        echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $result_message"
     fi
 }
 
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ start_section() {
 
 end_section() {
     if [[ $TRACK_SECTION -eq 1 && $SECTION_ACTIVITY -eq 0 ]]; then
-        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✨${NC} Nothing to tidy"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}○${NC} Nothing to tidy"
     fi
     TRACK_SECTION=0
 }
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ safe_clean() {
 
     # Show progress indicator for potentially slow operations
     if [[ ${#existing_paths[@]} -gt 3 ]]; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Checking $description...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Checking $description...\r"
         local temp_dir=$(mktemp -d)
 
         # Parallel processing (bash 3.2 compatible)
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ safe_clean() {
         rm -rf "$temp_dir"
     else
         # Show progress for small batches too (simpler jobs)
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Checking $description...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Checking $description...\r"
 
         for path in "${existing_paths[@]}"; do
             local size_bytes=$(du -sk "$path" 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $1}' || echo "0")
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ safe_clean() {
         if [[ "$DRY_RUN" == "true" ]]; then
             echo -e "  ${YELLOW}→${NC} $label ${YELLOW}($size_human, dry)${NC}"
         else
-            echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $label ${GREEN}($size_human)${NC}"
+            echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $label ${GREEN}($size_human)${NC}"
         fi
         ((files_cleaned+=total_count))
         ((total_size_cleaned+=total_size_bytes))
@@ -442,10 +442,10 @@ perform_cleanup() {
     start_section "Developer tools"
     # Node.js ecosystem
     if command -v npm >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning npm cache...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning npm cache...\r"
         npm cache clean --force >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} npm cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} npm cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
 
@@ -455,10 +455,10 @@ perform_cleanup() {
 
     # Python ecosystem
     if command -v pip3 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning pip cache...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning pip cache...\r"
         pip3 cache purge >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} pip cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} pip cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
 
@@ -468,11 +468,11 @@ perform_cleanup() {
 
     # Go ecosystem
     if command -v go >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning Go cache...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning Go cache...\r"
         go clean -modcache >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         go clean -cache >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Go cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Go cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
 
@@ -484,20 +484,20 @@ perform_cleanup() {
 
     # Docker (only clean build cache, preserve images and volumes)
     if command -v docker >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning Docker build cache...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning Docker build cache...\r"
         docker builder prune -af >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Docker build cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Docker build cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
 
     # Container tools
     safe_clean ~/.kube/cache/* "Kubernetes cache"
     if command -v podman >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning Podman build cache...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning Podman build cache...\r"
         podman system prune -f >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Podman build cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Podman build cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
     safe_clean ~/.local/share/containers/storage/tmp/* "Container storage temp"
@@ -512,10 +512,10 @@ perform_cleanup() {
     safe_clean /opt/homebrew/var/homebrew/locks/* "Homebrew lock files (M series)"
     safe_clean /usr/local/var/homebrew/locks/* "Homebrew lock files (Intel)"
     if command -v brew >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}●${NC} Cleaning Homebrew...\r"
+        [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Cleaning Homebrew...\r"
         brew cleanup >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
         [[ -t 1 ]] && echo -ne "\r\033[K"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Homebrew cache cleaned"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Homebrew cache cleaned"
         note_activity
     fi
 
@@ -774,7 +774,7 @@ perform_cleanup() {
     start_section "Orphaned app caches"
 
     # Build a list of installed application bundle identifiers
-    echo -n "  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} Scanning installed applications..."
+    echo -n "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Scanning installed applications..."
     local installed_bundles=$(mktemp)
 
     # Scan both system and user application directories
@@ -785,12 +785,12 @@ perform_cleanup() {
         fi
     done
     local app_count=$(wc -l < "$installed_bundles" | tr -d ' ')
-    echo "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Found $app_count apps"
+    echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Found $app_count apps"
 
     local cache_count=0
 
     # Check for orphaned caches (safe to remove - caches are regenerable)
-    echo -n "  ${BLUE}🔍${NC} Scanning orphaned cache directories..."
+    echo -n "  ${BLUE}◎${NC} Scanning orphaned cache directories..."
     if ls ~/Library/Caches/com.* >/dev/null 2>&1; then
         for cache_dir in ~/Library/Caches/com.*; do
             [[ -d "$cache_dir" ]] || continue
@@ -805,7 +805,7 @@ perform_cleanup() {
             fi
         done
     fi
-    echo "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Complete ($cache_count removed)"
+    echo "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Complete ($cache_count removed)"
 
     # Clean up temp file
     rm -f "$installed_bundles"
diff --git a/bin/uninstall.sh b/bin/uninstall.sh
index d8b426c..a6d965f 100755
--- a/bin/uninstall.sh
+++ b/bin/uninstall.sh
@@ -144,11 +144,11 @@ scan_applications() {
 
             # Smart display name selection - prefer descriptive names over generic ones
             local candidates=()
-            
+
             # Get all potential names
             local bundle_display_name=$(plutil -extract CFBundleDisplayName raw "$app_path/Contents/Info.plist" 2>/dev/null)
             local bundle_name=$(plutil -extract CFBundleName raw "$app_path/Contents/Info.plist" 2>/dev/null)
-            
+
             # Check if executable name is generic/technical (should be avoided)
             local is_generic_executable=false
             if [[ -n "$bundle_executable" ]]; then
@@ -158,35 +158,35 @@ scan_applications() {
                         ;;
                 esac
             fi
-            
+
             # Priority order for name selection:
             # 1. App folder name (if ASCII and descriptive) - often the most complete name
             if [[ "$app_name" =~ ^[A-Za-z0-9\ ._-]+$ && ${#app_name} -gt 3 ]]; then
                 candidates+=("$app_name")
             fi
-            
+
             # 2. CFBundleDisplayName (if meaningful and ASCII)
             if [[ -n "$bundle_display_name" && "$bundle_display_name" =~ ^[A-Za-z0-9\ ._-]+$ ]]; then
                 candidates+=("$bundle_display_name")
             fi
-            
-            # 3. CFBundleName (if meaningful and ASCII)  
+
+            # 3. CFBundleName (if meaningful and ASCII)
             if [[ -n "$bundle_name" && "$bundle_name" =~ ^[A-Za-z0-9\ ._-]+$ && "$bundle_name" != "$bundle_display_name" ]]; then
                 candidates+=("$bundle_name")
             fi
-            
+
             # 4. CFBundleExecutable (only if not generic and ASCII)
             if [[ -n "$bundle_executable" && "$bundle_executable" =~ ^[A-Za-z0-9._-]+$ && "$is_generic_executable" == false ]]; then
                 candidates+=("$bundle_executable")
             fi
-            
+
             # 5. Fallback to non-ASCII names if no ASCII found
             if [[ ${#candidates[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
                 [[ -n "$bundle_display_name" ]] && candidates+=("$bundle_display_name")
                 [[ -n "$bundle_name" && "$bundle_name" != "$bundle_display_name" ]] && candidates+=("$bundle_name")
                 candidates+=("$app_name")
             fi
-            
+
             # Select the first (best) candidate
             display_name="${candidates[0]:-$app_name}"
 
@@ -404,11 +404,11 @@ uninstall_applications() {
 
         # Show what will be removed
         echo -e "  ${YELLOW}Files to be removed:${NC}"
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Application: $(echo "$app_path" | sed "s|$HOME|~|")"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Application: $(echo "$app_path" | sed "s|$HOME|~|")"
 
         # Show user-level files
         while IFS= read -r file; do
-            [[ -n "$file" && -e "$file" ]] && echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $(echo "$file" | sed "s|$HOME|~|")"
+            [[ -n "$file" && -e "$file" ]] && echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $(echo "$file" | sed "s|$HOME|~|")"
         done <<< "$related_files"
 
         # Show system-level files
@@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ uninstall_applications() {
         if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
             # Remove the application
             if rm -rf "$app_path" 2>/dev/null; then
-                echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Removed application"
+                echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Removed application"
             else
                 log_error "Failed to remove $app_path"
                 continue
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ uninstall_applications() {
             while IFS= read -r file; do
                 if [[ -n "$file" && -e "$file" ]]; then
                     if rm -rf "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
-                        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Removed $(echo "$file" | sed "s|$HOME|~|" | xargs basename)"
+                        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Removed $(echo "$file" | sed "s|$HOME|~|" | xargs basename)"
                     fi
                 fi
             done <<< "$related_files"
@@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ uninstall_applications() {
                 while IFS= read -r file; do
                     if [[ -n "$file" && -e "$file" ]]; then
                         if sudo rm -rf "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
-                            echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Removed [System] $(basename "$file")"
+                            echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Removed [System] $(basename "$file")"
                         else
                             log_warning "Failed to remove system file: $file"
                         fi
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ trap cleanup EXIT INT TERM
 main() {
     # Hide cursor during operation
     hide_cursor
-    
+
     # Scan applications
     local apps_file=$(scan_applications)
 
diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 733fe5a..a62126a 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ resolve_source_dir() {
     # Expand tmp now so trap doesn't depend on local scope
     trap "rm -rf '$tmp'" EXIT
 
-    echo "Fetching Mole source..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Fetching Mole source..."
     if command -v curl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
         # Download main branch tarball
         if curl -fsSL -o "$tmp/mole.tar.gz" "https://github.com/tw93/mole/archive/refs/heads/main.tar.gz"; then
@@ -448,17 +448,17 @@ perform_update() {
             update_via_homebrew "$VERSION"
         else
             # Fallback: inline implementation
-            echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Updating Homebrew..."
+            echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Updating Homebrew..."
             brew update 2>&1 | grep -Ev "^(==>|Already up-to-date)" || true
 
-            echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Upgrading Mole..."
+            echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Upgrading Mole..."
             local upgrade_output
             upgrade_output=$(brew upgrade mole 2>&1) || true
 
             if echo "$upgrade_output" | grep -q "already installed"; then
                 local current_version
                 current_version=$(brew list --versions mole 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}')
-                echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Already on latest version (${current_version:-$VERSION})"
+                echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Already on latest version (${current_version:-$VERSION})"
             elif echo "$upgrade_output" | grep -q "Error:"; then
                 log_error "Homebrew upgrade failed"
                 echo "$upgrade_output" | grep "Error:" >&2
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ perform_update() {
                 echo "$upgrade_output" | grep -Ev "^(==>|Updating Homebrew|Warning:)" || true
                 local new_version
                 new_version=$(brew list --versions mole 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}')
-                echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-$VERSION})"
+                echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-$VERSION})"
             fi
 
             rm -f "$HOME/.cache/mole/version_check" "$HOME/.cache/mole/update_message"
@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ perform_update() {
     fi
 
     if [[ "$installed_version" == "$target_version" ]]; then
-        echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Already on latest version ($installed_version)"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Already on latest version ($installed_version)"
         exit 0
     fi
 
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ perform_update() {
         updated_version="$target_version"
     fi
 
-    echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Updated to latest version ($updated_version)"
+    echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Updated to latest version ($updated_version)"
 }
 
 # Run requested action
diff --git a/lib/batch_uninstall.sh b/lib/batch_uninstall.sh
index ca3bcae..80e95aa 100755
--- a/lib/batch_uninstall.sh
+++ b/lib/batch_uninstall.sh
@@ -185,14 +185,14 @@ batch_uninstall_applications() {
         if [[ "$needs_sudo" == "true" ]]; then
             if sudo rm -rf "$app_path" 2>/dev/null; then
                 removal_success=true
-                echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Removed application"
+                echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Removed application"
             else
                 error_msg="Failed to remove with sudo (check permissions or SIP protection)"
             fi
         else
             if rm -rf "$app_path" 2>/dev/null; then
                 removal_success=true
-                echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Removed application"
+                echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Removed application"
             else
                 error_msg="Failed to remove (check if app is running or protected)"
             fi
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ batch_uninstall_applications() {
             done <<< "$related_files"
 
             if [[ $files_removed -gt 0 ]]; then
-                echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Cleaned $files_removed related files"
+                echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Cleaned $files_removed related files"
             fi
 
             ((total_size_freed += total_kb))
diff --git a/lib/common.sh b/lib/common.sh
index 279f3ba..da4e763 100755
--- a/lib/common.sh
+++ b/lib/common.sh
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ log_info() {
 
 log_success() {
     rotate_log
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $1"
+    echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $1"
     echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] SUCCESS: $1" >> "$LOG_FILE" 2>/dev/null || true
 }
 
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ log_warning() {
 
 log_error() {
     rotate_log
-    echo -e "${RED}❌ $1${NC}" >&2
+    echo -e "${RED}$1${NC}" >&2
     echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] ERROR: $1" >> "$LOG_FILE" 2>/dev/null || true
 }
 
@@ -264,11 +264,11 @@ request_sudo() {
 update_via_homebrew() {
     local version="${1:-unknown}"
 
-    echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Updating Homebrew..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Updating Homebrew..."
     # Filter out common noise but show important info
     brew update 2>&1 | grep -Ev "^(==>|Already up-to-date)" || true
 
-    echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Upgrading Mole..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Upgrading Mole..."
     local upgrade_output
     upgrade_output=$(brew upgrade mole 2>&1) || true
 
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ update_via_homebrew() {
         # Get current version
         local current_version
         current_version=$(brew list --versions mole 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}')
-        echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Already on latest version (${current_version:-$version})"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Already on latest version (${current_version:-$version})"
     elif echo "$upgrade_output" | grep -q "Error:"; then
         log_error "Homebrew upgrade failed"
         echo "$upgrade_output" | grep "Error:" >&2
@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ update_via_homebrew() {
         # Get new version
         local new_version
         new_version=$(brew list --versions mole 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}')
-        echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-$version})"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-$version})"
     fi
 
     # Clear version check cache
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.tunabellysoftware.*"          # Disk Utility apps
     "com.grandperspectiv.*"            # GrandPerspective
     "com.binaryfruit.*"                # FusionCast
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Password Managers & Security
     # ============================================================================
@@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "org.keepassx.*"                   # KeePassX
     "com.authy.*"                      # Authy
     "com.yubico.*"                     # YubiKey Manager
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - IDEs & Editors
     # ============================================================================
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.panic.Nova"                   # Nova
     "abnerworks.Typora"                # Typora (Markdown editor)
     "com.uranusjr.macdown"             # MacDown
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - Database Clients
     # ============================================================================
@@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.eggerapps.Sequel-Pro"         # Sequel Pro legacy
     "com.valentina-db.Valentina-Studio" # Valentina Studio
     "com.dbvis.DbVisualizer"           # DbVisualizer
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - API & Network
     # ============================================================================
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.charlesproxy.charles"         # Charles
     "com.telerik.Fiddler"              # Fiddler
     "com.usebruno.app"                 # Bruno (API client)
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - Git & Version Control
     # ============================================================================
@@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.github.Gitify"                # Gitify
     "com.fork.Fork"                    # Fork
     "com.axosoft.gitkraken"            # GitKraken
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - Terminal & Shell
     # ============================================================================
@@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.fig.Fig"                      # Fig (terminal assistant)
     "dev.warp.Warp-Stable"             # Warp
     "com.termius-dmg"                  # Termius (SSH client)
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Development Tools - Docker & Virtualization
     # ============================================================================
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "org.virtualbox.app.VirtualBox"    # VirtualBox
     "com.vagrant.*"                    # Vagrant
     "com.orbstack.OrbStack"            # OrbStack
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # System Monitoring & Performance
     # ============================================================================
@@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.mediaatelier.MenuMeters"      # MenuMeters
     "com.activity-indicator.app"       # Activity Indicator
     "net.cindori.sensei"               # Sensei
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Window Management & Productivity
     # ============================================================================
@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.surteesstudios.Bartender"     # Bartender
     "com.gaosun.eul"                   # eul (system monitor)
     "com.pointum.hazeover"             # HazeOver
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Launcher & Automation
     # ============================================================================
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.pilotmoon.scroll-reverser"    # Scroll Reverser
     "org.pqrs.Karabiner-Elements"      # Karabiner-Elements
     "com.apple.Automator"              # Automator (system, but keep user workflows)
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Note-Taking & Documentation
     # ============================================================================
@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.roamresearch.*"               # Roam Research
     "com.reflect.ReflectApp"           # Reflect
     "com.inkdrop.*"                    # Inkdrop
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Design & Creative Tools
     # ============================================================================
@@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.maxon.cinema4d"               # Cinema 4D
     "com.autodesk.*"                   # Autodesk products
     "com.sketchup.*"                   # SketchUp
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Communication & Collaboration
     # ============================================================================
@@ -571,7 +571,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.airmail.*"                    # Airmail
     "com.postbox-inc.postbox"          # Postbox
     "com.tinyspeck.slackmacgap"        # Slack legacy
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Task Management & Productivity
     # ============================================================================
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.airtable.airtable"            # Airtable
     "com.notion.id"                    # Notion (also note-taking)
     "com.linear.linear"                # Linear
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # File Transfer & Sync
     # ============================================================================
@@ -599,7 +599,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "io.filezilla.FileZilla"           # FileZilla
     "com.apple.Xcode.CloudDocuments"   # Xcode Cloud Documents
     "com.synology.*"                   # Synology apps
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Screenshot & Recording
     # ============================================================================
@@ -615,7 +615,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.getkap.*"                     # Kap legacy
     "com.linebreak.CloudApp"           # CloudApp
     "com.droplr.droplr-mac"            # Droplr
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # Media & Entertainment
     # ============================================================================
@@ -632,7 +632,7 @@ readonly DATA_PROTECTED_BUNDLES=(
     "com.noodlesoft.Hazel"             # Hazel (automation)
     "tv.plex.player.desktop"           # Plex
     "com.netease.163music"             # NetEase Music
-    
+
     # ============================================================================
     # License Management & App Stores
     # ============================================================================
diff --git a/lib/whitelist_manager.sh b/lib/whitelist_manager.sh
index 932b2fa..3fc7fdb 100755
--- a/lib/whitelist_manager.sh
+++ b/lib/whitelist_manager.sh
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ collect_files_to_be_cleaned() {
     local clean_sh="$SCRIPT_DIR/../bin/clean.sh"
     local -a items=()
 
-    echo -e "${BLUE}🔍${NC} Scanning cache files..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Scanning cache files..."
     echo ""
 
     # Run clean.sh in dry-run mode
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ manage_whitelist() {
     fi
 
     if [[ ${#all_items[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
-        echo -e "${GREEN}✨${NC} No cache files found - system is clean!"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} No cache files found - system is clean!"
         echo ""
         echo "Press any key to exit..."
         read -n 1 -s
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ manage_whitelist() {
     # Update global array with all items
     AVAILABLE_CACHE_ITEMS=("${all_items[@]}")
 
-    echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Found ${#AVAILABLE_CACHE_ITEMS[@]} items"
+    echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Found ${#AVAILABLE_CACHE_ITEMS[@]} items"
     echo ""
 
     local -a menu_options=()
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ EOF
     fi
 
     echo ""
-    echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Protected $total_count items${summary}"
+    echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Protected $total_count items${summary}"
     echo -e "${GRAY}Config: ${WHITELIST_CONFIG}${NC}"
 }
 
diff --git a/mole b/mole
index 2542be9..159949c 100755
--- a/mole
+++ b/mole
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
 source "$SCRIPT_DIR/lib/common.sh"
 
 # Version info
-VERSION="1.6.0"
+VERSION="1.6.1"
 MOLE_TAGLINE="can dig deep to clean your Mac."
 
 # Check for updates (non-blocking, cached)
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ update_mole() {
     fi
 
     # Download and run installer with progress
-    echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Downloading latest version..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Downloading latest version..."
 
     local installer_url="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tw93/mole/main/install.sh"
     local tmp_installer
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ update_mole() {
     local install_dir
     install_dir="$(cd "$(dirname "$mole_path")" && pwd)"
 
-    echo -e "${BLUE}→${NC} Installing update..."
+    echo -e "${BLUE}◎${NC} Installing update..."
 
     # Run installer with visible output (but capture for error handling)
     local install_output
@@ -189,14 +189,14 @@ update_mole() {
         echo "$install_output" | grep -Ev "^$" || true
         local new_version
         new_version=$("$mole_path" --version 2>/dev/null | awk 'NF {print $NF}' || echo "")
-        echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-unknown})"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-unknown})"
     else
         # Retry without --update flag
         if install_output=$("$tmp_installer" --prefix "$install_dir" --config "$HOME/.config/mole" 2>&1); then
             echo "$install_output" | grep -Ev "^$" || true
             local new_version
             new_version=$("$mole_path" --version 2>/dev/null | awk 'NF {print $NF}' || echo "")
-            echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-unknown})"
+            echo -e "${BLUE}✓${NC} Updated to latest version (${new_version:-unknown})"
         else
             rm -f "$tmp_installer"
             log_error "Update failed"
@@ -259,28 +259,28 @@ remove_mole() {
     echo ""
 
     if [[ "$is_homebrew" == "true" ]]; then
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Mole (via Homebrew)"
+        echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} Mole (via Homebrew)"
     fi
 
     if [[ ${#manual_installs[@]} -gt 0 ]]; then
         for install in "${manual_installs[@]}"; do
-            echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $install"
+            echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $install"
             local install_dir="$(dirname "$install")"
             local install_root="$(dirname "$install_dir")"
             if [[ -d "$install_root/lib" ]]; then
-                echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $install_root/lib/"
+                echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $install_root/lib/"
             fi
         done
     fi
 
     if [[ ${#alias_installs[@]} -gt 0 ]]; then
         for alias in "${alias_installs[@]}"; do
-            echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} $alias"
+            echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} $alias"
         done
     fi
 
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} ~/.config/mole/ (configuration)"
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} ~/.cache/mole/ (cache)"
+    echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} ~/.config/mole/ (configuration)"
+    echo -e "  ${BLUE}✓${NC} ~/.cache/mole/ (cache)"
 
     if [[ "$is_homebrew" == "false" && ${#manual_installs[@]} -eq 0 && ${#alias_installs[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
         echo ""