Can I add custom branding or prefixes to the titles?

Yes, you can set the CLAUDE_TITLE_PREFIX environment variable (e.g., 'Project-A') to automatically prepend specific text to every generated title.

Is there a limit to how long the titles can be?

Yes, the skill is programmed to generate titles with a maximum length of 40 characters to ensure they remain readable within the constraints of terminal tabs.

Which terminal emulators are supported?

The skill is compatible with most modern terminal emulators including iTerm2, macOS Terminal, Alacritty, xterm, screen, and tmux using standard ANSI escape sequences.

Does it update the title for every single message?

No, it only triggers at the start of a session or when Claude detects a substantial shift to a new high-level task to avoid unnecessary flickering and noise.

Terminal Task Labeler

Name: Terminal Task Labeler
Author: ShunmeiCho

byShunmeiCho

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Productivity & Workflow

Automatically updates terminal window titles to reflect active Claude Code tasks, enabling seamless navigation between multiple CLI sessions.

The Terminal Task Labeler skill enhances developer productivity by providing immediate visual context for every active Claude Code instance. By dynamically updating terminal window titles with concise task descriptions—such as 'Build: Auth Flow' or 'Fix: API Bug'—it eliminates the confusion of managing multiple open terminals and allows developers to switch between contexts without losing track of their progress. The skill utilizes smart triggering logic to update titles only when significant task shifts occur, ensuring a clean and organized workspace without unnecessary interruptions.

Key Features

01Customizable title prefixes via environment variables

02Smart logic to prevent redundant updates on minor follow-ups

03Automatic task summary extraction from user prompts

04Concise 40-character title generation for maximum visibility

050 GitHub stars

06Universal support for iTerm2, macOS Terminal, Alacritty, and tmux

Use Cases

01Managing multiple microservices simultaneously across separate terminal windows

02Organizing workflows when switching frequently between frontend, backend, and infrastructure tasks

03Quickly identifying specific debugging vs. feature development sessions in complex projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shunmeicho/claude-config terminal-title

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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