[FEATURE] Usage meter resets to per-thread view on every prompt — make the 5-hour/account view stick
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- [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
What happens
The usage meter in the Claude Code app shows the 5-hour (account rolling) usage,
but as soon as I submit a prompt it switches back to the per-thread/session view.
To see my 5-hour limit — the number I'm actually rationing against — I have to
click the meter before every single prompt.
Why it's a problem
The 5-hour/account limit is the value that determines whether I can keep working.
Resetting to per-thread on every submit means the one metric I need at a glance is
never visible by default. It's like a speedometer you have to tap to read every
time you touch the wheel.
Environment
- Claude Code desktop app
- Windows 11
Proposed Solution
Request
Make the meter remember the last-selected view across prompts, OR add a setting to
default/pin it to the 5-hour/account usage window so it doesn't revert to per-thread
on submit.
Alternative Solutions
Always show all 3 meters
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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