Arnaud Gelas developed a robust gRPC connection retry timeout for the Apalache client in the informalsystems/quint repository. Using TypeScript and gRPC, Arnaud replaced an infinite retry loop with a bounded mechanism, introducing a 60-second maximum for connection attempts. This approach prevents the CLI from hanging indefinitely when the Apalache server is slow or unavailable, improving startup reliability and reducing downtime. Enhanced error handling was implemented by adding descriptive timeout messages that include the final channel state, making debugging more straightforward. The work demonstrates a thoughtful focus on reliability and user experience, addressing a nuanced aspect of distributed system connectivity.