Show context usage percentage in the status bar

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Activity 3 comments · opened Mar 5, 2026 · closed Mar 9, 2026

Feature Request

It would be very helpful to show the context window usage percentage in the bottom status bar (next to "accept edits on").

Why

  • Currently the only way to check context usage is by typing /context
  • Having it always visible helps users manage long conversations
  • Prevents surprise context limits mid-conversation
  • Similar to how IDEs show memory usage in their status bars

Suggested Implementation

  • Add a small indicator like Context: 46% or a progress bar in the bottom status bar
  • Update it after each message exchange
  • Optionally change color when nearing limits (e.g. yellow at 70%, red at 90%)

Current Workaround

  • Manually typing /context every time, which interrupts workflow

This would be a small but very useful quality-of-life improvement for power users who run long sessions.

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