[FEATURE]

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Problem Statement

Feature Request: Context Window Usage Indicator in Claude Code Desktop
Currently, Claude Code CLI offers a /statusline feature that displays real-time context window usage directly in the terminal. However, this feature is completely absent from the Claude Code Desktop app.
As a daily Desktop user, I'd love to see a visible context window indicator in the UI — even something minimal like a progress bar or percentage in the top bar showing how much of the context window has been consumed in the current session.
Why this matters:

Helps users decide when to compact or start a new conversation before hitting the limit
Reduces surprise when context runs out mid-task
The CLI already has all the infrastructure for this — it just needs a visual equivalent in Desktop
Brings feature parity between CLI and Desktop

Proposed Solution

Suggested implementation: A small indicator in the session header or bottom bar showing context usage percentage, with a color shift (green → yellow → red) as usage increases.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Critical - Blocking my work

Feature Category

Other

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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