VS Code extension: Option to always show context percentage

Problem

The VS Code extension's graphical panel only shows the context indicator at 80% usage. However, common guidance suggests keeping context below 50% for optimal performance.

By the time the indicator appears, users have already exceeded the recommended threshold. The indicator functions as an emergency "almost out of space" warning rather than a context management tool.

Current behavior

• Context indicator appears at 80% (changed from 60% per changelog)
• No way to see current context % without running /context
• /context output is verbose - includes detailed breakdowns when users often just want the percentage
• The CLI statusline shows context % always, but this isn't available in the graphical panel

Requested features (any of these would help)

1. Setting to always show context % - Add a VS Code setting like claudeCode.alwaysShowContextIndicator to display the percentage in the prompt box at all times

1. Configurable threshold - Allow users to set when the indicator appears (e.g., 50% instead of 80%)

1. Simple /c command - A minimal command that just outputs something like "Context: 42%" without the full breakdown

Use case

Users who want to proactively manage context (per best practices) need visibility into usage before it becomes a problem. The current design only alerts users when it's too late to maintain the recommended <50% threshold.

Environment

• VS Code extension (graphical panel mode, not terminal mode)
• Windows 11