Feature Request: Add /context --watch with tunable refresh interval
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 13, 2026 by gthosaniNetskope Closed Apr 12, 2026
Feature Request
Add a --watch flag to the /context command that enables continuous auto-refresh of context usage statistics.
Motivation
Currently, monitoring token usage requires manually running /context repeatedly. For users working on long sessions or wanting to keep an eye on context consumption in real-time, an auto-refresh mode would be valuable.
Proposed Solution
Add a --watch flag to the /context command:
/context --watch [interval]
Behavior
- Continuously refresh and display context usage statistics
- Clear screen and update in place (similar to
watchcommand behavior) - Default interval: 60 seconds (1 minute)
- Configurable interval in seconds (e.g.,
/context --watch 30for 30-second updates) - Exit with
Ctrl+Corq
Example Usage
/context --watch # refresh every 60 seconds (default)
/context --watch 30 # refresh every 30 seconds
/context --watch 120 # refresh every 2 minutes
Benefits
- Real-time monitoring of token consumption
- Better awareness of context usage patterns
- Helps users optimize their workflows
- No need for manual repeated checks
Alternative Considerations
- Could also be implemented as a persistent display option in settings
- Could add min/max bounds on interval (e.g., 10s minimum, 5min maximum)
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