18Here's an example of a [multi-line status line](#display-multiple-lines) that displays git info on the first line and a color-coded context bar on the second.18Here's an example of a [multi-line status line](#display-multiple-lines) that displays git info on the first line and a color-coded context bar on the second.
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20<Frame>20<Frame>
21 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=60f11387658acc9ff75158ae85f2ac87" alt="A multi-line status line showing model name, directory, git branch on the first line, and a context usage progress bar with cost and duration on the second line" data-og-width="776" width="776" data-og-height="212" height="212" data-path="images/statusline-multiline.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=2e448b44c332620e6c9c2be4ded992e5 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=f796af2db9c68ab2ddbc5136840b9551 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d29c13d6164773198a0b2c47b31f6c09 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d7720e5f51310185c0c02152f6c10d8b 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=b4e008cde27990a8d5783e41e5b93246 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=40ab24813303dc2e4c09f2675f3faf6e 2500w" />21 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=60f11387658acc9ff75158ae85f2ac87" alt="A multi-line status line showing model name, directory, git branch on the first line, and a context usage progress bar with cost and duration on the second line" width="776" height="212" data-path="images/statusline-multiline.png" />
22</Frame>22</Frame>
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24This page walks through [setting up a basic status line](#set-up-a-status-line), explains [how the data flows](#how-status-lines-work) from Claude Code to your script, lists [all the fields you can display](#available-data), and provides [ready-to-use examples](#examples) for common patterns like git status, cost tracking, and progress bars.24This page walks through [setting up a basic status line](#set-up-a-status-line), explains [how the data flows](#how-status-lines-work) from Claude Code to your script, lists [all the fields you can display](#available-data), and provides [ready-to-use examples](#examples) for common patterns like git status, cost tracking, and progress bars.
75These examples use Bash scripts, which work on macOS and Linux. On Windows, see [Windows configuration](#windows-configuration) for PowerShell and Git Bash examples.75These examples use Bash scripts, which work on macOS and Linux. On Windows, see [Windows configuration](#windows-configuration) for PowerShell and Git Bash examples.
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77<Frame>77<Frame>
78 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=696445e59ca0059213250651ad23db6b" alt="A status line showing model name, directory, and context percentage" data-og-width="726" width="726" data-og-height="164" height="164" data-path="images/statusline-quickstart.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=728c4bd06c8559cb46ddffffad983373 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=f9d28e0f8f48f695167dd1d632a6cf4f 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=57a2803a18cafe8cf1aa05619444f20c 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=52cdd52865842f0cda24489dd5310d3b 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=f8876ea1f72bf40bd0aeec483ee20164 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=6b1524305c7c71122cde65d0c3822374 2500w" />78 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-quickstart.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=696445e59ca0059213250651ad23db6b" alt="A status line showing model name, directory, and context percentage" width="726" height="164" data-path="images/statusline-quickstart.png" />
79</Frame>79</Frame>
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81<Steps>81<Steps>
277Display the current model and context window usage with a visual progress bar. Each script reads JSON from stdin, extracts the `used_percentage` field, and builds a 10-character bar where filled blocks (▓) represent usage:277Display the current model and context window usage with a visual progress bar. Each script reads JSON from stdin, extracts the `used_percentage` field, and builds a 10-character bar where filled blocks (▓) represent usage:
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279<Frame>279<Frame>
280 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=15b58ab3602f036939145dde3165c6f7" alt="A status line showing model name and a progress bar with percentage" data-og-width="448" width="448" data-og-height="152" height="152" data-path="images/statusline-context-window-usage.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=a18fecd31f06b16e984b1ab3310acbc0 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=2f4b3caff156efede2ded995dbaf167f 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=8f6b8c7e7d3a999c570e96ad2ea13d5a 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d9334e6a08e6f11a253733c8592774a9 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=e79490da8f62952e4d92837c408e63dc 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=6f7c9ef8e629a794969c54b24163f92d 2500w" />280 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-context-window-usage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=15b58ab3602f036939145dde3165c6f7" alt="A status line showing model name and a progress bar with percentage" width="448" height="152" data-path="images/statusline-context-window-usage.png" />
281</Frame>281</Frame>
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283<CodeGroup>283<CodeGroup>
343Show git branch with color-coded indicators for staged and modified files. This script uses [ANSI escape codes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code#Colors) for terminal colors: `\033[32m` is green, `\033[33m` is yellow, and `\033[0m` resets to default.343Show git branch with color-coded indicators for staged and modified files. This script uses [ANSI escape codes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code#Colors) for terminal colors: `\033[32m` is green, `\033[33m` is yellow, and `\033[0m` resets to default.
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345<Frame>345<Frame>
346 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=e656f34f90d1d9a1d0e220988914345f" alt="A status line showing model, directory, git branch, and colored indicators for staged and modified files" data-og-width="742" width="742" data-og-height="178" height="178" data-path="images/statusline-git-context.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=c1bced5f46afdc9aae549702591f8457 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=debe46a7a888234ec692751243bba492 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=3a069d5c8b0395908e42f0e295fd4854 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=26aff0978865756d5ea299a22e5e9afd 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d5ac1d59881e6f2032af053557dc4590 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=46febbf34b0ee646502d095433132709 2500w" />346 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-git-context.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=e656f34f90d1d9a1d0e220988914345f" alt="A status line showing model, directory, git branch, and colored indicators for staged and modified files" width="742" height="178" data-path="images/statusline-git-context.png" />
347</Frame>347</Frame>
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349Each script checks if the current directory is a git repository, counts staged and modified files, and displays color-coded indicators:349Each script checks if the current directory is a git repository, counts staged and modified files, and displays color-coded indicators:
439Each script formats cost as currency and converts milliseconds to minutes and seconds:439Each script formats cost as currency and converts milliseconds to minutes and seconds:
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441<Frame>441<Frame>
442 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=e3444a51fe6f3440c134bd5f1f08ad29" alt="A status line showing model name, session cost, and duration" data-og-width="588" width="588" data-og-height="180" height="180" data-path="images/statusline-cost-tracking.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=b1d35fa8acd792f559b6b1662ed10204 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=a3ed4330c3645fc28b87a6cab55be0b7 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=386ee2ed68a7d520eba20eac54f7fe52 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=479c2515e53f46d5d1da3b87a6dd993a 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=1340c7589a4cb89ec071234aba3571d1 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=69056cf4fe3271770cac4dc1704bcd0a 2500w" />442 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-cost-tracking.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=e3444a51fe6f3440c134bd5f1f08ad29" alt="A status line showing model name, session cost, and duration" width="588" height="180" data-path="images/statusline-cost-tracking.png" />
443</Frame>443</Frame>
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445<CodeGroup>445<CodeGroup>
498Your script can output multiple lines to create a richer display. Each `echo` statement produces a separate row in the status area.498Your script can output multiple lines to create a richer display. Each `echo` statement produces a separate row in the status area.
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500<Frame>500<Frame>
501 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=60f11387658acc9ff75158ae85f2ac87" alt="A multi-line status line showing model name, directory, git branch on the first line, and a context usage progress bar with cost and duration on the second line" data-og-width="776" width="776" data-og-height="212" height="212" data-path="images/statusline-multiline.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=2e448b44c332620e6c9c2be4ded992e5 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=f796af2db9c68ab2ddbc5136840b9551 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d29c13d6164773198a0b2c47b31f6c09 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d7720e5f51310185c0c02152f6c10d8b 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=b4e008cde27990a8d5783e41e5b93246 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=40ab24813303dc2e4c09f2675f3faf6e 2500w" />501 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-multiline.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=60f11387658acc9ff75158ae85f2ac87" alt="A multi-line status line showing model name, directory, git branch on the first line, and a context usage progress bar with cost and duration on the second line" width="776" height="212" data-path="images/statusline-multiline.png" />
502</Frame>502</Frame>
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504This example combines several techniques: threshold-based colors (green under 70%, yellow 70-89%, red 90%+), a progress bar, and git branch info. Each `print` or `echo` statement creates a separate row:504This example combines several techniques: threshold-based colors (green under 70%, yellow 70-89%, red 90%+), a progress bar, and git branch info. Each `print` or `echo` statement creates a separate row:
604This example creates a clickable link to your GitHub repository. It reads the git remote URL, converts SSH format to HTTPS with `sed`, and wraps the repo name in OSC 8 escape codes. Hold Cmd (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows/Linux) and click to open the link in your browser.604This example creates a clickable link to your GitHub repository. It reads the git remote URL, converts SSH format to HTTPS with `sed`, and wraps the repo name in OSC 8 escape codes. Hold Cmd (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows/Linux) and click to open the link in your browser.
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606<Frame>606<Frame>
607 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=4bcc6e7deb7cf52f41ab85a219b52661" alt="A status line showing a clickable link to a GitHub repository" data-og-width="726" width="726" data-og-height="198" height="198" data-path="images/statusline-links.png" data-optimize="true" data-opv="3" srcset="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=280&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=9386f78056f7be99599bcefe9e838180 280w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=560&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=d748012a0866c37dddc6babd4b7a88c4 560w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=840&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=bade8fbfcde957c1033c376c58b89131 840w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=1100&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=9f7e0c729ea093c3b39682619fd3f201 1100w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=1650&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=ccec17e90a89d82381888a4a9a8fa40e 1650w, https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?w=2500&fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=4d2e34a4d2f24e174cae1256c84f9a52 2500w" />607 <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/nibzesLaJVh4ydOq/images/statusline-links.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nibzesLaJVh4ydOq&q=85&s=4bcc6e7deb7cf52f41ab85a219b52661" alt="A status line showing a clickable link to a GitHub repository" width="726" height="198" data-path="images/statusline-links.png" />
608</Frame>608</Frame>
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610Each script gets the git remote URL, converts SSH format to HTTPS, and wraps the repo name in OSC 8 escape codes. The Bash version uses `printf '%b'` which interprets backslash escapes more reliably than `echo -e` across different shells:610Each script gets the git remote URL, converts SSH format to HTTPS, and wraps the repo name in OSC 8 escape codes. The Bash version uses `printf '%b'` which interprets backslash escapes more reliably than `echo -e` across different shells: