[FEATURE] Add setting to disable varied thinking status messages (same issue as requested in unresolved, unaddressed #17367, #16865, #9530)
Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened Mar 14, 2026 by Zwackelmann84 Closed Apr 27, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
Add a configuration option to disable the varied "clever" thinking status messages (like "Schlepping...", "Pondering...", etc.) and replace them with a simple, consistent "Thinking..." message.
A simple "Thinking..." message would:
Reduce visual distraction
Provide a more professional appearance
Be more predictable and less surprising
Proposed Solution
Add a configuration option to disable the varied "clever" thinking status messages (like "Schlepping...", "Pondering...", etc.) and replace them with a simple, consistent "Thinking..." message.
Alternative Solutions
Currently there seems to no way to configure this.
Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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