Does Claude HUD require external tools like tmux?

No, Claude HUD utilizes the native Claude Code statusline API and works directly within any standard terminal environment.

Can I customize what information is displayed?

Yes, by using the /claude-hud:configure command, you can choose between Full, Essential, and Minimal presets, or select between Compact and Expanded layouts.

What are the technical requirements for Claude HUD?

It requires Claude Code version 1.0.80 or higher and a Node.js 18+ or Bun runtime environment.

What should I do if the HUD is not displaying correctly?

First, ensure you have run the /claude-hud:setup command and restarted your Claude Code session. If issues persist on Linux, check for EXDEV errors and ensure your temporary directory is correctly configured.

How does the context bar work?

The context bar visually represents your token usage, changing from green to yellow and finally red as you approach your context or rate limits.

Claude HUD

Name: Claude HUD
Author: cskwork

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Analytics & Monitoring

Monitors and displays real-time Claude Code status, context usage, and tool activity directly in your terminal statusline.

Claude HUD is a specialized statusline plugin designed to provide instantaneous feedback on your Claude Code sessions without the need for external tools like tmux. It embeds critical information—including color-coded context token usage, active tool execution, background agent tracking, and Git branch details—directly into your terminal interface. This skill is essential for developers managing complex, long-running sessions who need to monitor rate limits and progress transparency in real-time to maintain an efficient AI-driven workflow.

Key Features

01Live activity tracking for tools and background agent status

020 GitHub stars

03Session metadata display including model name, plan, and Git branch

04Real-time context usage bar with dynamic color-coded alerts (Green/Yellow/Red)

05Integrated Todo progress monitoring for ongoing development tasks

06Customizable layout presets including Full, Essential, and Minimal modes

Use Cases

01Optimizing terminal real estate with a compact, information-dense statusline

02Monitoring token usage in real-time to avoid hitting context window limits

03Tracking background agent progress and tool execution during complex tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cskwork/claude-minimal-plugin claude-hud

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Live activity tracking for tools and background agent status

020 GitHub stars

03Session metadata display including model name, plan, and Git branch

04Real-time context usage bar with dynamic color-coded alerts (Green/Yellow/Red)

05Integrated Todo progress monitoring for ongoing development tasks

06Customizable layout presets including Full, Essential, and Minimal modes

Use Cases

01Optimizing terminal real estate with a compact, information-dense statusline

02Monitoring token usage in real-time to avoid hitting context window limits

03Tracking background agent progress and tool execution during complex tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cskwork/claude-minimal-plugin claude-hud

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT