claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Claude Desktop Code tab: No context window usage display [1 participants]

TL;DR

Add a context window usage indicator to the Claude Desktop Code tab UI to display tokens used, tokens available, and percentage.

Guidance

• Consider adding a status bar at the bottom of the Code tab, similar to the CLI version, to display context window usage information.
• Alternatively, a progress indicator in the tab header or an info panel accessible via a keyboard shortcut could provide the necessary information to users.
• To implement this feature, review the existing UI components and determine the best approach to integrate the context window usage indicator.
• Ensure that the chosen solution is consistent with the overall UI design and provides a clear and concise display of the context window usage information.

Example

No specific code example is provided due to the lack of technical details about the Claude Desktop app's implementation.

Notes

The solution may vary depending on the specific requirements and constraints of the Claude Desktop app's UI and architecture.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by adding a context window usage indicator to the Code tab UI, as this will provide users with the necessary information to manage their context window usage effectively.