diff --git a/cli-config.yaml.example b/cli-config.yaml.example
index 3d948e684..89d6b9f80 100644
--- a/cli-config.yaml.example
+++ b/cli-config.yaml.example
@@ -696,8 +696,8 @@ display:
   # Stream tokens to the terminal as they arrive instead of waiting for the
   # full response. The response box opens on first token and text appears
   # line-by-line. Tool calls are still captured silently.
-  # Disabled by default — enable to try the streaming UX.
-  streaming: false
+  # Stream tokens to the terminal in real-time. Disable to wait for full responses.
+  streaming: true
 
   # ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   # Skin / Theme
diff --git a/cli.py b/cli.py
index 98a18489a..e0755c170 100755
--- a/cli.py
+++ b/cli.py
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ def load_cli_config() -> Dict[str, Any]:
             "compact": False,
             "resume_display": "full",
             "show_reasoning": False,
-            "streaming": False,
+            "streaming": True,
 
             "skin": "default",
         },