Option to disable whimsical loading messages

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Activity 3 comments · opened Feb 3, 2026 · closed Feb 6, 2026

The status messages shown while Claude is processing (e.g., "Pontificating", "Tomfoolering", "Waddling") feel patronizing and detract from the professional experience of using the tool.

Request:
Please add an option to either:

  1. Use straightforward, professional status messages (e.g., "Processing...", "Analyzing...")
  2. Disable status messages entirely
  3. Allow users to customize these messages in settings

Why:
These playful messages make the interface feel less serious and can be frustrating during actual work sessions. A configuration option would let users choose their preferred experience.

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