claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature request: show timestamps on messages in conversation [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Adding optional timestamps to messages in the conversation view can help users understand the timing of events during long sessions.

Guidance

• Introduce a showTimestamps setting in settings.json to allow users to opt-in for timestamp display.
• Display subtle HH:MM timestamps on each message, similar to Slack's hover timestamps, to provide a clear indication of when each message was sent.
• Consider surfacing the duration of tool call results, which are already tracked internally, to provide additional timing context.
• Review the proposed solution to ensure it meets the requirements and is feasible to implement, considering factors such as performance and user experience.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not contain specific implementation details.

Notes

The proposed solution aims to address the issue of understanding timing during long sessions, but its effectiveness may depend on the specific use case and user requirements. Additional considerations, such as handling multiple time zones or providing more detailed timing information, may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply the proposed workaround by introducing the showTimestamps setting and displaying timestamps on messages, as this addresses the core issue of understanding timing during long sessions.