Feature request: customizable thinking spinner messages
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
Feature request
Allow users to customize the thinking spinner messages (currently
hardcoded strings like "✶ Undulating…", "✻ Crunched for Xs", etc.)
via a configuration option in settings.json.
Proposed behavior
Add an optional field in settings, e.g.:
{
"thinkingMessages": [
"frullanting…",
"incredibiling…",
"spippolanting…",
"scervelanting…",
"sparating…",
"massimoorsing…",
"stramazzing…",
"moltomaling…",
"buongiornouncazzing…",
"marinanting…"
]
}
When set, these replace the default message pool for the thinking spinner.
Why this matters
- Teams working in non-English languages get odd immersion breaks
from English filler text
- It's a low-effort, high-delight customization
- "frullanting" deserves to exist in the world
Proposed Solution
Feature request
Allow users to customize the thinking spinner messages (currently
hardcoded strings like "✶ Undulating…", "✻ Crunched for Xs", etc.)
via a configuration option in settings.json.
Proposed behavior
Add an optional field in settings, e.g.:
{
"thinkingMessages": [
"frullanting…",
"incredibiling…",
"spippolanting…",
"scervelanting…",
"sparating…",
"massimoorsing…",
"stramazzing…",
"moltomaling…",
"buongiornouncazzing…",
"marinanting…"
]
}
When set, these replace the default message pool for the thinking spinner.
Why this matters
- Teams working in non-English languages get odd immersion breaks
from English filler text
- It's a low-effort, high-delight customization
- "frullanting" deserves to exist in the world
Alternative Solutions
Feature request
Allow users to customize the thinking spinner messages (currently
hardcoded strings like "✶ Undulating…", "✻ Crunched for Xs", etc.)
via a configuration option in settings.json.
Proposed behavior
Add an optional field in settings, e.g.:
{
"thinkingMessages": [
"frullanting…",
"incredibiling…",
"spippolanting…",
"scervelanting…",
"sparating…",
"massimoorsing…",
"stramazzing…",
"moltomaling…",
"buongiornouncazzing…",
"marinanting…"
]
}
When set, these replace the default message pool for the thinking spinner.
Why this matters
- Teams working in non-English languages get odd immersion breaks
from English filler text
- It's a low-effort, high-delight customization
- "frullanting" deserves to exist in the world
Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
_No response_
Additional Context
Feature request
Allow users to customize the thinking spinner messages (currently
hardcoded strings like "✶ Undulating…", "✻ Crunched for Xs", etc.)
via a configuration option in settings.json.
Proposed behavior
Add an optional field in settings, e.g.:
{
"thinkingMessages": [
"frullanting…",
"incredibiling…",
"spippolanting…",
"scervelanting…",
"sparating…",
"massimoorsing…",
"stramazzing…",
"moltomaling…",
"buongiornouncazzing…",
"marinanting…"
]
}
When set, these replace the default message pool for the thinking spinner.
Why this matters
- Teams working in non-English languages get odd immersion breaks
from English filler text
- It's a low-effort, high-delight customization
- "frullanting" deserves to exist in the world