TL;DR

The issue can be fixed by modifying the status-bar fragment injection logic in cli.py to skip appending the stopwatch segment when the elapsed time is zero.

Guidance

• Review the cli.py file, specifically around the status-bar fragment injection site, to understand how the prompt_elapsed value is being used.
• Modify the code to add a conditional check for the prompt_elapsed value, ensuring that the stopwatch segment is only appended when the elapsed time is non-zero.
• Verify that the fix works by running the Hermes CLI and observing the status bar behavior when idle.
• Consider adding additional logging or debugging statements to help identify any potential issues with the prompt_elapsed value or the rendering logic.

Example

The provided example code snippet demonstrates a possible fix:

prompt_elapsed = snapshot.get("prompt_elapsed")
if prompt_elapsed and prompt_elapsed != "⏲ 0s":
    frags.append(("class:status-bar-dim", " │ "))
    frags.append(("class:status-bar-dim", prompt_elapsed))

This code checks if the prompt_elapsed value is truthy and not equal to the idle value ("⏲ 0s"), and only appends the stopwatch segment if the condition is met.

Notes

The fix is cosmetic only and does not affect the functional behavior of the application. However, it is still important to test the change thoroughly to ensure that it does not introduce any unintended side effects.

Recommendation

Apply the suggested workaround by modifying the cli.py file as described, as it is a targeted fix that addresses the specific issue without introducing any potential compatibility risks.