Status Line Customization
Guides the creation, configuration, and troubleshooting of custom status lines within the Claude Code terminal environment.
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Key features
- Defines the JSON input structure for scripts, including model, cost, and workspace info
- Includes patterns for creating git-aware status lines and adding ANSI color styling
- Delegates 100% to official documentation via the docs-management skill
- Provides guidance for configuration via the /statusline command and settings.json
- Offers implementation patterns for status line scripts in Bash, Python, and Node.js
Use cases
- Creating a custom status line to display session cost, model name, and the current git branch.
- Troubleshooting why a custom status line script is not appearing or working correctly.
- Configuring the status line's appearance and behavior through settings.json.
FAQ
What is the Status Line Customization skill?
It's a specialized skill that acts as the central guide for creating, configuring, and troubleshooting custom status lines within the Claude Code terminal environment.
What key features does this skill cover?
It provides guidance for scripting in Bash, Python, and Node.js; integrating git status; adding ANSI colors; and using the rich JSON data input (model, cost, workspace) provided by Claude Code.
When should I use this skill?
Use this skill whenever you want to display dynamic information in your terminal, such as the current git branch, session cost, active AI model, or other workspace details.
How does this skill improve my workflow?
It boosts efficiency by providing critical, at-a-glance context directly in your status line, reducing the need to switch tasks or run extra commands to get information.
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