[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
Errors
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