[FEATURE] Visual indicator when Claude is waiting for user input

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 5, 2026 by denisventures Closed Apr 9, 2026

Preflight Checklist

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  • [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

Problem
When running multiple Claude Code chats side by side (e.g. parallel feature work across tabs), it's impossible to tell at a glance which chats are mid-flow waiting for my reply vs. which have finished. The chat looks identical in both states, so I have to read through each one to find out.

Proposed Solution

Proposed Solution
Add a visual "waiting for input" state to the chat UI that:

  1. Activates when Claude's last message ends the turn and expects a reply (plan approval, gate decision, clarifying question, deploy confirmation, etc.)
  2. Shows a distinct visual signal — e.g. a subtle accent border, tab highlight, or background tint on the input area or chat panel
  3. Clears automatically as soon as the user types or submits a reply

Use Case
I regularly have 5–7 Claude Code chats open in parallel — each running a different agent workflow. Right now I have to manually check every tab to see which ones are blocked on me. A persistent visual state (even just a colored dot on the tab or a highlighted input bar) would let me triage instantly without interrupting focus.

Alternative Solutions

Alternatives Considered

  • Using a text convention like [ YOUR TURN ] at the end of messages — works as a workaround but requires reading each chat, doesn't solve the multi-tab scanning problem
  • Terminal bell / notification — too disruptive, doesn't persist until replied

Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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