[Feature Request] Configurable prompt input position (top or bottom)

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 27, 2026 by AlephOmegaCodon Closed May 30, 2026

Bug Description
Feature request: configurable prompt input position (top or bottom)

Currently the input prompt is fixed at the bottom of the TUI. Please add a setting to position it at the top instead.

Why:

  • Long-running sessions push the input far from the most recent assistant output; with the prompt at the top, the latest reply stays adjacent to where I'm typing my next message.
  • Matches the reading flow of some terminal multiplexer / tmux setups where status bars and active panes sit at the top.
  • Accessibility: easier eye-tracking for users who prefer fixed-position input near the top of their visual field.
  • Consistency with editor-style chat UIs where input can be repositioned.

Proposed shape:

  • New setting in ~/.claude/settings.json, e.g. "inputPosition": "top" | "bottom" (default "bottom").
  • Optional /config toggle.
  • Optional keybinding to flip at runtime.

Acceptance:

  • Setting persists across sessions.
  • Scrollback, status line, and notifications render correctly in both orientations.
  • No regression in paste handling, multi-line input, or slash-command autocomplete.

Environment Info

  • Platform: linux
  • Terminal: xterm-256color
  • Version: 2.1.152
  • Feedback ID: 974e8c41-2b11-4520-87c4-0ef7f3b9c7e6

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