command-statusline

Configure a custom status line using a shell command that receives session context via JSON stdin. The script can display model name, current directory, git branch, or any dynamic information. Create your script at ~/.claude/statusline.sh…

Settings
Status line
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What it does and how to use it

A ready-made configuration that tunes Claude Code's behavior (status line) to your liking.

Copy the configuration (command above).
Paste it into your Claude Code settings file.
Restart the session to apply it.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/settings && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/settings__command-statusline.md -o .claude/settings/command-statusline.json

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

{
  "description": "Configure a custom status line using a shell command that receives session context via JSON stdin. The script can display model name, current directory, git branch, or any dynamic information. Create your script at ~/.claude/statusline.sh and make it executable.",
  "statusLine": {
    "type": "command",
    "command": "~/.claude/statusline.sh",
    "padding": 0
  }
}

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