Add configurable maxCollapsedLines for tool output
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Problem Statement
## Feature Request
Tool output in the CLI is collapsed after a small number of lines (typically ~7),
requiring Ctrl+O to expand. When working with server logs, command output, or
debugging, this makes it hard to follow results without constantly expanding.
Request: Add a configurable setting like maxCollapsedLines (default: 7,
configurable to e.g. 30) in ~/.claude/settings.json:
```json
{
"maxCollapsedLines": 30
}
Use case: DevOps/sysadmin workflows where tool output (ssh, curl, log tailing)
is frequently reviewed and 7 lines is too few to see meaningful context.
```
Proposed Solution
add a configurable setting like maxCollapsedLines (default: 7,
configurable to e.g. 30) in ~/.claude/settings.json:
```json
{
"maxCollapsedLines": 30
}
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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