Does this skill require external dependencies?

Yes, it requires 'jq' for processing JSON data and your project must be a Git-initialized repository.

Will this overwrite my existing Claude settings?

No, the skill is designed to safely merge configurations into your .claude/settings.json and will warn you if existing settings need to be modified.

Why does it use absolute paths for the status line configuration?

Claude Code requires absolute paths for the statusLine setting because the plugin root variable is currently only available within specific hook contexts.

Do I need to restart Claude Code after installation?

Yes, for the status line to appear in your terminal interface, you must restart the Claude Code session after the installation completes.

Status Line Manager

Name: Status Line Manager
Author: fractary

byfractary

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the installation and configuration of a dynamic Git-aware status line for Claude Code projects.

About

The Status Line Manager skill simplifies the setup of the Fractary Status plugin, providing real-time visibility into Git branches, file changes, issue tracking, and pull request status directly within the Claude Code terminal interface. It intelligently manages configuration files, ensuring proper absolute pathing for shell scripts and seamless integration with Claude Code settings without overwriting user preferences. This tool is essential for developers who want a high-context terminal environment where repository state is always visible during AI-assisted coding sessions.

Key Features

Built-in verification system to ensure successful environment setup
Automated .gitignore management for plugin cache files
Smart configuration of .claude/settings.json with absolute pathing
Real-time display of branches, modified files, and PR status
2 GitHub stars
Automatic installation of Git-aware status line scripts

Use Cases

Tracking issue numbers and PR sync status without leaving the terminal
Visualizing repository status and active Git branches while working with Claude
Standardizing Claude Code status indicators across multiple local development projects

About

Key Features

Built-in verification system to ensure successful environment setup
Automated .gitignore management for plugin cache files
Smart configuration of .claude/settings.json with absolute pathing
Real-time display of branches, modified files, and PR status
2 GitHub stars
Automatic installation of Git-aware status line scripts

Use Cases

Tracking issue numbers and PR sync status without leaving the terminal
Visualizing repository status and active Git branches while working with Claude
Standardizing Claude Code status indicators across multiple local development projects