Idle session still triggers iTerm2 tab activity indicator (spinner)
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 24, 2026 by sel-fish Closed Jun 25, 2026
Description
When Claude Code is waiting for user input (idle state), the iTerm2 tab title still shows a spinning activity indicator. This makes it impossible to distinguish between an actively processing session and an idle one just by looking at the tab.
Expected behavior
- Processing: Tab shows spinner/activity indicator
- Idle (waiting for input): Tab stops the spinner, shows a static title
Current behavior
The tab spinner keeps spinning regardless of whether Claude Code is actively working or just sitting at the input prompt.
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.150
- Terminal: iTerm2
- OS: macOS (Apple Silicon)
Impact
When running multiple Claude Code sessions in different iTerm tabs, it's difficult to tell at a glance which sessions are actively working and which are idle.
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