[FEATURE] Use the same gerund when thinking
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Problem Statement
When using Claude Code in interactive mode, the status messages use varying present participle phrases (gerunds like "Analyzing...", "Implementing...", "Refactoring...", "Considering...", etc.) to indicate that Claude is currently thinking.
While I understand this is intended to provide "entertainment" while waiting, the constantly changing vocabulary becomes visually distracting during extended sessions. The variation draws attention away from the actual work being done and breaks focus, like "What does <insert gerund> mean?".
Proposed Solution
Add a command line or configuration option to just use the same gerund for the session. "Thinking" could be a good default.
Alternative Solutions
Currently there seems to no way to configure this.
Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
A new gerund is used for every input.
Additional Context
Here "Contemplating..." was used:
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