Claude HUD — Statusline Dashboard for Claude Code

Practical Notes

• Setup time ~5 minutes (install plugin + run /claude-hud:setup)
• Quantitative signal: context usage % changes as you work; update loop is designed to refresh frequently
• GitHub stars + forks (verified): see Source & Thanks

Claude HUD is worth installing if you regularly hit two problems:

1. You don't know when context is getting tight until behavior changes.
2. Multi-agent sessions feel "black box" — you can’t tell what tools are being used or why progress stalls.

Adopt a simple operating routine:

• Watch context usage before starting large edits.
• When progress stalls, check tool activity / agent state first (not the model).
• Treat todos as a contract: break work into 3–7 items so the HUD stays meaningful.

FAQ

Q: Is this an official Claude Code feature? A: No. It's an open-source plugin that uses Claude Code’s plugin + statusline capabilities.

Q: What does it show? A: At a glance: context usage, tool activity, running agents, and todo progress.

Q: How do I uninstall? A: Remove the plugin from your Claude Code plugins and undo the statusline config changes if needed.