[FEATURE] Add "Reticulating Splines" to progress messages
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 5, 2026 by JoelDMikkelsen Closed May 15, 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
The rotating progress messages (Clauding, Forging, Determining, etc.) are a nice touch. Suggesting an addition to the pool: "Reticulating Splines" — a nod to the classic Maxis/SimCity loading screen message that's become a universal developer in-joke.
Low priority, high vibes.
Proposed Solution
During the "Clauding, Forging, Determining ETC" messages, include "Reticulating Splines" as a possible sequence message
Alternative Solutions
This is a critical UX gap and should be prioritised with great...priority.
Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
Other
Use Case Example
- I'm working on any project with Claude Code
- I'm waiting for a long-running task to complete
- The progress messages rotate through "Clauding", "Forging", "Determining", etc.
- Adding "Reticulating Splines" to the message pool would make the wait more entertaining — it's a universally recognised developer easter egg (Maxis/SimCity, 1999)
Additional Context
Not a serious productivity request — just a cultural nod that would make developers smile. The existing rotating messages already set the tone for this kind of thing
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