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status-line-meta

Configures custom Codex Code command lines with scripting examples for Git branch and cost tracking data.

5|1|Updated Jun 22, 2026
Search Tags:#git#customization#configuration#terminal#scripting#cost tracking#status line
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins --skill status-line-meta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: status-line-meta
Source: https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/status-line-meta
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins --skill status-line-meta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solves?

Users want to customize Claude Code's status line to display real-time, contextual information like model, cost, or Git branch, but need clear guidance on configuration and scripting. This skill provides a centralized resource for all status line customization needs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom Status Line Creation: Guides users through creating personalized status lines using the /statusline command or by configuring settings.json.
  • Dynamic Information Display: Explains how to display model info, workspace details, session IDs, and cost tracking data directly in the status line.
  • Multi-Language Scripting: Provides patterns for writing status line scripts in Bash, Python, or Node.js, including Git integration and ANSI color styling.
  • Official Documentation Delegation: Delegates 100% to official-docs for up-to-date configuration details and troubleshooting.
  • Use Case: A developer wants their status line to show the current Git branch and the session's accumulated cost. This skill provides the keywords and guidance to query official-docs for the necessary scripting examples and JSON input structure.

Quick Start

Use the status-line-meta skill to learn how to add the current Git branch to my Claude Code status line.