A simple Claude Code status line shows usage before limits hit
A maker shared a custom status line for Claude Code. It shows the current project, model, remaining context window, token use, and rate-limit budget in one place. This helps solo builders avoid surprise stops during a coding session.
Key points
- The status line shows the folder, git branch, and model being used.
- It uses colors to show the remaining context window and token use.
- It shows how much 5-hour and 7-day rate-limit budget is left.
- Setup means connecting a small shell script in Claude Code settings.
Quick term guide
- share
- A server folder made available to apps or other devices.
- context window
- The amount of text an AI tool can remember and use in one chat.
- context
- The information an AI uses to understand your request, such as files, notes, and past messages.
- rate-limit
- A cap on how much you can use a tool in a set time.
- session
- A continuous period of interaction between a user and a computer program.
- git branch
- A separate line of code work with its own name.
- branch
- A separate line of work inside Git.
- script
- A small program that automates repeated steps.