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Update terminal window titles with concise task descriptions.

134|14|Updated Nov 7, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#task management#productivity#cli#terminal#developer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bluzername/claude-code-terminal-title --skill terminal-title
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: terminal-title
Source: https://github.com/bluzername/claude-code-terminal-title/tree/main/temp_extract/terminal-title
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bluzername/claude-code-terminal-title --skill terminal-title

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the frustration of managing multiple Claude Code terminals. It automatically labels each terminal with its current task, so you instantly know what's happening where, saving you time and mental effort. No more guessing which terminal is handling your API integration versus your database migration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Task Titling: Automatically generates concise, descriptive terminal titles (e.g., "Debug: Auth API Flow") based on your Claude Code prompts.
  • Seamless Multi-Terminal Management: Instantly identify the task of each Claude Code session, perfect for juggling multiple projects or debugging efforts.
  • Zero Configuration: Works out-of-the-box, updating titles in the background without manual intervention.
  • Use Case: Imagine you're debugging an API, building a UI, and refactoring a database all at once. This Skill ensures each terminal clearly displays its current task, so you never lose track and always know where to focus.

Quick Start

When you start a new Claude Code session or switch to a new high-level task, simply provide your prompt as usual. The skill will automatically analyze your request and update your terminal title. For example, if you prompt "Help me debug the authentication API", your terminal title will become "Debug: Auth API Flow".

Frequently Asked Questions about terminal-title

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update terminal titles to track my current task?▼

Terminal-title automatically generates and applies descriptive titles to your terminal window at the start of each Claude Code session and when switching tasks. It analyzes your prompts to create concise titles (max 40 characters)—like "Debug: Auth API Flow"—and persists them via ANSI escape sequences, eliminating manual title management across multiple terminals.

Can I manage multiple Claude Code terminals without losing track of what each one does?▼

Yes. Terminal-title solves multi-terminal confusion by automatically labeling each session with its high-level task. When debugging an API, building a UI, and refactoring a database simultaneously, each terminal clearly displays its purpose, so you instantly know where to focus without guessing.

Does terminal-title require configuration or setup?▼

No. Terminal-title works out-of-the-box with zero configuration. It runs automatically in the background whenever you start a Claude Code session or switch tasks, updating your terminal title without manual intervention or environment setup.

How does terminal-title persist and apply titles across different terminal types?▼

Terminal-title generates concise, sanitized titles respecting an optional CLAUDE_TITLE_PREFIX, stores them in ~/.claude/terminal_title, and emits ANSI escape sequences via scripts/set_title.sh to update supported terminals, ensuring consistent title application across your workflow.

What happens to my terminal title when I switch between different tasks in Claude Code?▼

Terminal-title detects substantial task changes—such as switching from API Integration to Database Migration—and automatically regenerates a new descriptive title that reflects the current work, keeping your terminal labels in sync with your active context.

Can I customize the prefix for my terminal titles?▼

Yes. Terminal-title honors an optional CLAUDE_TITLE_PREFIX environment variable, allowing you to prepend a custom prefix to auto-generated titles. The final title is sanitized and stored in ~/.claude/terminal_title for persistence across sessions.

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