claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Context percentage stuck at 0% [2 comments, 3 participants]

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Problem

The context percentage display in the status bar is always stuck at 0%, even when actively using context.

Environment

  • Claude Code Version: 2.0.8
  • OS: macOS (Darwin 25.3.0)
  • Platform: darwin

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start Claude Code
  2. Use context by asking questions or performing tasks
  3. Observe that the context percentage remains at 0%
  4. Run /doctor command - it returns "Claude Code diagnostics dismissed" without showing any diagnostic information

Expected Behavior

The context percentage should update to reflect actual context usage.

Actual Behavior

The context percentage display remains at 0% regardless of actual context usage.

Additional Notes

The functionality appears to work correctly (context is being used), but the visual indicator does not update.

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TL;DR

The issue may be related to the diagnostics not functioning correctly, and running a more detailed diagnostic check could help identify the problem.

Guidance

  • The /doctor command not showing diagnostic information suggests a potential issue with the diagnostics system, which could be related to the context percentage display problem.
  • Try running the application with increased logging or debugging enabled to see if more detailed error messages are produced.
  • Verify that the context functionality is working as expected by checking if the application's behavior changes based on context usage, even if the percentage display does not update.
  • Check if there are any known issues or updates available for Claude Code version 2.0.8 that might address this problem.

Notes

The provided information does not include specific technical details about how the context percentage is calculated or updated, which limits the ability to provide a more targeted fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of detailed diagnostic information, it's safer to try and gather more data or wait for an update rather than attempting a code change or configuration adjustment without clear guidance.

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