## Feature Request Allow users to customize the spinner messages that appear while Claude Code is processing (e.g., "thinking...", "leavening...", "pondering..."). ## Proposed Solution Add a `spinnerMessages` array to `settings.json`: ```json { "spinnerMessages": [ "thinking...", "pondering...", "contemplating...", "brewing ideas..." ] } ``` If not configured, fall back to the default messages. ## Why - Personalization makes tools feel more enjoyable to use - Teams cou

Feature request: Customizable spinner/progress messages

Status Closed — not planned

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Activity 4 comments · opened Jan 28, 2026 · closed Feb 28, 2026

Allow users to customize the spinner messages that appear while Claude Code is processing (e.g., "thinking...", "leavening...", "pondering...").

Add a spinnerMessages array to settings.json:

{
  "spinnerMessages": [
    "thinking...",
    "pondering...",
    "contemplating...",
    "brewing ideas..."
  ]
}

If not configured, fall back to the default messages.

Personalization makes tools feel more enjoyable to use
Teams could add inside jokes or team-specific humor
Low implementation complexity, high quality-of-life payoff
The status line is already customizable - extending this to spinner messages feels natural

Small feature, big personality. Let people have fun with their tools.