Feature Request: Context window usage progress bar
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 21, 2026 by vipvip666888 Closed May 25, 2026
Problem
Currently, there is no way to know how much of the 1M context window is being used during a conversation. Users only find out when context is already near exhaustion (summarization kicks in, or responses degrade).
Proposed Solution
Add a small, unobtrusive progress bar or percentage indicator below the chat input box showing context window usage.
Visual example:
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Or simpler: Context: 450K / 1M | 45%
Behavior
- Updates in near real-time as conversation grows
- Color-coded: green (<60%), yellow (60-85%), red (>85%)
- Optional: can be toggled on/off in settings
- Minimal performance impact (token counting happens server-side)
Why This Matters
- Reduces anxiety about hitting the context limit unexpectedly
- Helps developers optimize their prompt and tool usage patterns
- Especially valuable for users running long /loop or autonomous sessions
Alternatives Considered
- A /context slash command (one-shot check instead of persistent indicator)
- A warning-only approach (only show when >80% used)
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