export type SverkloMode = "embedded" | "shared" | "cloud";
export interface ModeResolution {
    mode: SverkloMode;
    reason: string;
}
export declare function resolveMode(argv: string[], env?: NodeJS.ProcessEnv): ModeResolution;
export declare class SverkloModeError extends Error {
    constructor(message: string);
}
/**
 * Produce a clear, user-facing error for modes that are reserved but
 * not yet implemented. Called from the CLI before attempting to start
 * the server in an unsupported mode. We explicitly link the tracking
 * issue so users have a concrete next step.
 */
export declare function notYetImplemented(mode: SverkloMode): string;