Equipping Claude Code
11. Status Line
Configure Claude Code's status line to monitor token usage, active model, and cost in real time.
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The status bar is a customizable line at the bottom of Claude Code that displays real-time information. It runs any shell script, receives session data as JSON via stdin, and displays whatever the script returns.
Quick method — /statusline (recommended)
Inside Claude Code, use the /statusline command and describe what you want to see. Claude generates the script automatically.
Prompt for /statusline
/statusline show: model, abbreviated directory with ~, git branch and context window % used. Example: Opus 4.6 ~/dev/curso-ia (main) 60%Premium Content
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