[Feature Request] Make working directory more visible in the TUI

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 22, 2026 by awfultie Closed Mar 22, 2026

Feature Request

It's difficult to tell what working directory Claude Code is operating in. The status bar at the bottom of the TUI is supposed to show this, but it's not always visible depending on terminal setup/size. There should be a more reliable and prominent way to see the current working directory.

Suggested improvements (any of these would help)

  • Show the cwd in or near the prompt/input area
  • Make the status bar more prominent or ensure it's always visible
  • A configurable setting to control cwd display and placement

Why

When working across multiple projects or sessions, it's hard to quickly confirm which directory Claude Code is operating in. This can lead to confusion about which project context you're in.

Related

  • #36292 requests showing the cwd in bash permission prompts (similar motivation, different surface)

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