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Code Example

# Example env var
OPENCLAW_TUI_FOOTER=session|agent|model|tokens|compact|off

# Or CLI option
openclaw tui --footer compact
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Problem

The TUI footer currently always shows the full session name, which can be long (e.g., agent:main:tui-e868c846-aedf-4d02-a1e4-ec73044d0141). There's no way to hide or customize which elements are displayed.

According to docs: "The current agent + session are always visible in the footer."

Proposed Solution

Add environment variable or CLI option to control footer display:

# Example env var
OPENCLAW_TUI_FOOTER=session|agent|model|tokens|compact|off

# Or CLI option
openclaw tui --footer compact

Modes:

  • compact: Show only essential info (connection state + model + tokens)
  • session: Show session name (current behavior)
  • agent: Show agent only
  • model: Show model only
  • tokens: Show token counts only
  • off: Hide footer entirely

Use Case

Users who prefer minimal UI or have long session keys want cleaner terminal output without the verbose footer.

Alternatives

  • Shorten session names in global scope
  • Add /footer slash command in TUI to toggle display modes

Additional Context

Similar to claude-hud in Claude Code, users may want to see only context/token info without session identifiers.

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TL;DR

Implementing an environment variable or CLI option to control the TUI footer display can help users customize the information shown.

Guidance

  • Consider adding an OPENCLAW_TUI_FOOTER environment variable with modes like compact, session, agent, model, tokens, or off to control the footer display.
  • Introduce a --footer CLI option for the openclaw tui command to allow users to specify the desired footer mode.
  • Evaluate the proposed modes and their implications on the user experience to ensure they meet the requirements.
  • Assess the feasibility of alternative solutions, such as shortening session names or adding a /footer slash command, and compare their benefits and drawbacks.

Example

OPENCLAW_TUI_FOOTER=compact
openclaw tui --footer compact

Notes

The proposed solution requires changes to the TUI implementation, and the best approach may depend on the specific requirements and constraints of the project. It is essential to consider the trade-offs between different solutions and evaluate their impact on the user experience.

Recommendation

Apply workaround by implementing the proposed environment variable or CLI option, as it provides a flexible and user-friendly way to control the footer display.

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