Build a Command Palette (kbar / cmdk) with Fuzzy Search

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**Requirements** - Trigger with `⌘K` / `Ctrl+K` and `/`; overlay with input + grouped results (Actions, Files, Recent). - Fuzzy search (e.g. `fuse.js` or `cmdk` built-in) ranking; highlight matched chars. - Keyboard: ↑/↓ to navigate, Enter to execute, Esc to close; show `⌘` shortcuts; trap focus. **Architecture** - Use `cmdk` (``) or `kbar` (`KBarProvider` + `KBarPortal`). Both handle scoring + a11y. - Register actions: `{ id, name, keywords, shortcut, perform }`. Filter via `commandScore`. - Global hotkey: `useEffect(() => { const h=e=> (e.metaKey||e.ctrlKey)&&e.key==="k" && (e.preventDefault(), setOpen(o=>!o)); window.addEventListener("keydown",h); return ()=>remove... })`. **What interviewers look for:** global hotkey, portal + focus trap, fuzzy ranking, grouping, action registry pattern, Esc/outside-click. **Reference implementation** ```jsx import { Command } from "cmdk"; export function Palette({ open, setOpen, actions }) { React.useEff

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