Enable model select when api fails

[kyle-apex]

Bug: Cannot change model selection after API error due to UI state #1657
UI Bug: OpenRouter ran out of credits prevents user from switching models #1206

Context

Most users have probably experienced having to click "Retry" > "Cancel" when they've reached a rate limit. This fix allows you to quickly try a different provider.

I recognize that these bugs are labeled as "needs scope", but I'm sure there are plenty of users that would appreciate this fix while we determine the proper scope. (I've seen folks on both reddit and discord report this issue in addition to the issues noted above)

Implementation

I added selectApiConfigDisabled to ChatTextArea to separate the behavior from textAreaDisabled and enabled the model selector when clineAsk == "api_req_failed"

Screenshots

Before

After

How to Test

Reach an API rate limit and notice that the model selector is enabled. Notice that it is disabled in all other situations where textAreaDisabled

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Important

Enable model selector in ChatTextArea when API request fails, allowing users to switch models without retrying the failed request.

• Behavior:
  • Enables model selector in ChatTextArea when clineAsk is "api_req_failed", even if textAreaDisabled is true.
  • selectApiConfigDisabled prop added to ChatTextArea to control model selector state independently.
• Implementation:
  • Modify ChatTextArea.tsx to use selectApiConfigDisabled for model selector.
  • Update ChatView.tsx to set selectApiConfigDisabled based on clineAsk state.
• Testing:
  • Add tests in ChatTextArea.test.tsx to verify model selector behavior with selectApiConfigDisabled.

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[samhvw8]

cool 💪

[hannesrudolph]

yay!

[mrubens]

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