claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Context usage counter missing from terminal status bar [1 comments, 2 participants]

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The context usage counter (e.g., "8% left before auto compaction") that normally appears near the bottom-right of the terminal UI is no longer showing.

Root Cause

The context usage counter (e.g., "8% left before auto compaction") that normally appears near the bottom-right of the terminal UI is no longer showing.

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Description

The context usage counter (e.g., "8% left before auto compaction") that normally appears near the bottom-right of the terminal UI is no longer showing.

Expected Behavior

A counter/indicator should appear in the terminal status bar showing the percentage of context window remaining before auto-compaction kicks in.

Environment

  • Claude Code in terminal (not VS Code extension)
  • Linux (5.19.0-45-generic)

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start a Claude Code session in the terminal
  2. Have a conversation that uses some context
  3. Look at the bottom-right of the terminal — no context usage indicator is visible

Notes

The terminal width is sufficient to display the status bar items. The counter was previously visible in earlier versions.

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TL;DR

The context usage counter may be hidden due to a configuration or rendering issue in the current version of Claude Code.

Guidance

  • Verify that the terminal width and height are sufficient to display all status bar items, including the context usage counter.
  • Check if there are any configuration options in Claude Code to enable or disable the context usage counter.
  • Review the release notes or changelog for any changes related to the terminal UI or status bar in recent versions of Claude Code.
  • Try adjusting the terminal font size or zoom level to see if the counter becomes visible.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the Linux environment or the version of Claude Code being used. Further investigation into the configuration or rendering of the terminal UI may be necessary to resolve the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try adjusting the terminal settings or configuration options in Claude Code to see if the context usage counter can be made visible again, as the issue may be related to a change in the default settings or rendering.

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