diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c6a356d..3973d51 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,37 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## v1.17.6 — CLI Stability & Toolchain Fixes
+
+### 🐛 Fixed
+
+- **CLI:** Fixed `--linker lld|mold` integration.
+
+  - Fast linker flags are now applied via `CMAKE_*_LINKER_FLAGS`
+    (`EXE`, `SHARED`, `MODULE`) to ensure the selected linker is reliably
+    used at link time.
+  - Removed incorrect propagation of linker flags through
+    `CMAKE_C_FLAGS` / `CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS`, preventing CMake
+    “unused variables” warnings and inconsistent behavior.
+
+- **CLI:** Improved `run` / `build` flow integration.
+  - Unified preset and build-directory resolution across
+    `RunDetail`, `RunFlow`, and `RunCommand`.
+  - Fixed edge cases that could lead to missing helper symbols
+    or mismatched build state during execution.
+
+### 🛠 Internal
+
+- Cleaner and more predictable linker configuration under CMake.
+- Improved robustness of the CLI execution pipeline.
+- No breaking changes.
+
+### ✅ Notes
+
+This release focuses on **CLI correctness**, **toolchain reliability**, and
+a more stable execution model when using fast linkers and advanced build
+configurations.
+
 ## v1.17.5 — Performance & CLI Stability Release
 
 ### 🚀 Performance
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d5d14ad..2533a5a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 
 ## What is Vix.cpp?
 
-**Vix.cpp** is a modern **C++ runtime** designed as a serious alternative to **Node.js, Deno, and Bun** —  
+**Vix.cpp** is a modern **C++ runtime** designed as a serious alternative to **Node.js, Deno, and Bun**
 but engineered **from day one** for:
 
 - unstable networks
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ but engineered **from day one** for:
 - peer-to-peer systems
 - extreme native performance
 
-> **Run applications like Node/Deno/Bun —  
+> **Run applications like Node/Deno/Bun
 > with C++ speed, control, and predictability.**
 
 Vix is not just a backend framework.  
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Vix.cpp is built for developers who:
 - Work on **edge, local, or P2P systems**
 - Want a **Node/Deno-like DX**, but native
 
-If you’ve ever thought _“I wish Node was faster and more reliable”_ —  
+If you’ve ever thought _“I wish Node was faster and more reliable”_
 Vix is for you.
 
 ---
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ That is **not reality** for much of the world.
 
 ---
 
-## Performance is not a feature — it’s a requirement
+## Performance is not a feature it’s a requirement
 
 Vix.cpp is designed to remove overhead, unpredictability, and GC pauses.
 
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ int main() {
 
 ---
 
-## Script mode — Run C++ like a script
+## Script mode Run C++ like a script
 
 ```bash
 vix run main.cpp
@@ -139,12 +139,12 @@ vix dev main.cpp
 
 ## Module Documentation Index
 
-- **Core Module** — [docs/modules/core.md](docs/modules/core.md)
-- **WebSocket Module** — [docs/modules/websocket.md](docs/modules/websocket.md)
-- **ORM Module** — [docs/modules/orm.md](docs/modules/orm.md)
-- **JSON Module** — [docs/modules/json.md](docs/modules/json.md)
-- **Utils Module** — [docs/modules/utils.md](docs/modules/utils.md)
-- **CLI Module** — [docs/modules/cli.md](docs/modules/cli.md)
+- **Core** : [docs/modules/core.md](docs/modules/core.md)
+- **WebSocket** : [docs/modules/websocket.md](docs/modules/websocket.md)
+- **ORM** : [docs/modules/orm.md](docs/modules/orm.md)
+- **JSON** : [docs/modules/json.md](docs/modules/json.md)
+- **Utils** : [docs/modules/utils.md](docs/modules/utils.md)
+- **CLI** : [docs/modules/cli.md](docs/modules/cli.md)
 
 ---
 
@@ -154,4 +154,3 @@ If you believe in modern C++ tooling, offline-first systems, and native performa
 please consider starring the repository.
 
 MIT License
-
diff --git a/modules/cli b/modules/cli
index fd533eb..019f184 160000
--- a/modules/cli
+++ b/modules/cli
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit fd533eb6c36a03211b2790b3106ab38ab82d5dc3
+Subproject commit 019f184475b487b7c843f9e14e8c19d81fde48ca