[FEATURE] Add option to display custom statusline alongside native contextual tips instead of replacing them
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 13, 2025 by AhmedOsama Closed Feb 14, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
- Native tips (Ctrl+P, Ctrl+O reminders)
- Custom metrics (costs, git status, context usage)
Proposed Solution
A feature where Claude Code keeps its native contextual tips area AND allows a second custom line below/above it.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
- Ctrl+O hints
- Ctrl+P to toggle thinking
- Other keyboard shortcut reminders
- new shotcuts
The issue: claude-powerline replaces the native status line, so those tips get overwritten by the usage/git info display.
Additional Context
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