Add a way to disable whimsical/playful spinner status words
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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 28, 2026
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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
The CLI shows rotating status words during long operations (e.g., "Honking", "Sautéing", "Garnishing"). Please add a setting to disable these and fall back to plain/literal status text.
I'm genuinely happy with and impressed by Claude's abilities — but this kind of language makes it harder to trust the tool with complex, serious tasks. A professional/literal tone option would go a long way for users who rely on it in that context.
Proposed Solution
Add a switch to all Claude versions, ai, code, cli, ..
'Use concise, professional language for status words'
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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