Make companion speech bubble duration configurable
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 3, 2026 by NinoDja Closed Apr 9, 2026
Feature Request
The companion (buddy/pet) speech bubble disappears too quickly to read, especially for non-native English speakers. There's currently no way to configure how long the bubble stays visible.
Proposed Solution
Add a configurable setting, e.g. in ~/.claude.json:
{
"companion": {
"name": "Snarl",
"personality": "...",
"speechBubbleDuration": 8000
}
}
Where speechBubbleDuration is in milliseconds (default could stay as-is, e.g. 3000-4000ms).
Why
- The companion's comments are often genuinely useful (pointing out code issues, reacting to errors)
- Non-native English speakers need more time to parse the cryptic/witty phrasing
- Power users who value the companion's feedback want to actually read it
- A simple config value would make this accessible without changing default behavior
Environment
- Windows 11, Claude Code CLI
- Companion: ghost named "Snarl"
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