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statusline-customization

Configure Claude statusline sections, widths, and color themes via JSON.

7|4|Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#developer tools#customization#claude#configuration#statusline
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MadAppGang/magus --skill statusline-customization
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Skill: statusline-customization
Source: https://github.com/MadAppGang/magus/tree/main/plugins/statusline/skills/statusline-customization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MadAppGang/magus --skill statusline-customization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to configure the appearance and information displayed in their Claude status bar, enhancing productivity and providing at-a-glance session details.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Section Toggling: Enable or disable specific status bar sections like model, branch, cost, and plan limits.
  • Width Adjustment: Customize the character width for context and plan limit bars.
  • Theme Selection: Choose from predefined themes (default, monochrome, minimal, neon) for visual customization.
  • Use Case: A developer wants to see their current Git branch and the session cost prominently displayed in the status bar, while also having a visual indicator of their API plan limits.

Quick Start

Configure the statusline to show the model, branch, and cost sections with the default theme.

Frequently Asked Questions about statusline-customization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I customize the Claude status bar to show Git branch and session cost?▼

To customize the Claude status bar, you can use a JSON configuration file to toggle specific sections like Git branch and session cost. This enables prominent display of development context and real-time API usage details.

Can I change the width of context and plan limit bars in the statusline?▼

Yes, you can adjust the character width for context and plan limit bars in the statusline. This is configured through the JSON configuration file to visualize your API plan limits accurately.

What color themes are available for customizing the Claude statusline?▼

The Claude statusline supports several predefined color themes, including default, monochrome, minimal, and neon. You can select your preferred visual style through the configuration options.

How does the statusline plugin visualize API plan limits?▼

The statusline plugin visualizes API plan limits by executing a script that reads your JSON configuration. It generates visual indicators within the status bar to track your remaining usage.

Do I need any specific dependencies to configure the statusline sections?▼

No specific dependencies are required to configure the statusline sections. You simply need the statusline plugin and a JSON configuration file to enable or disable sections like model, branch, cost, and plan limits.

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