# crystools-statusline

Puts context usage, git state, session cost and rate limits into a two-line status bar in Claude. Useful when you keep guessing how much room is left.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · Claude Code · ★ 6
- Author: crystian
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/crystian/crystools-statusline
- Updated: 2026-05-06
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/crystools-statusline

## What it does

The plugin swaps the default Claude status line for its own. Context window usage, git branch and changes, the running cost of the session, rate limits, cache stats — all in two lines. Run `help` after the command to see which monitors are available.

Setup happens through `/crystools-statusline`, which writes `statusLine` and `CRYSTOOLS_SL_ICONS` into `~/.claude/settings.json`. Claude will ask permission to read and edit that file, plus a `find` call to locate `statusline-command.sh` inside the plugin directory. Three icon modes exist: `nerd`, `emoji` (the default) and `none` for plain text.

The script parses JSON with `jq`, so install it first: `brew install jq` on macOS, `sudo apt install jq` on Linux and WSL. Branch, status and ahead/behind numbers come from `git`. Windows under CMD or PowerShell is not supported — Linux, macOS and WSL are. Pick `nerd` mode only if your terminal already uses a Nerd Font, otherwise the icons render as garbage.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install crystools-statusline@claude-community
```

## When to use it
- see how much of the context window is used
- check the branch and uncommitted changes without leaving the session
- track what the current session costs
- watch rate limits while working
- read cache hit stats

## Example prompts
- Set up the status line: run `/crystools-statusline`
- Show the monitor list: `/crystools-statusline help`
- Switch icons to nerd via `CRYSTOOLS_SL_ICONS`

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# Crystools-StatusLine

Claude Code plugin with productivity tools: status line, utilities, and workflow enhancements.

![sample.jpg](assets/sample.jpg)

## Install

```bash
claude plugin marketplace add crystian/mia-marketplace
claude plugin install crystools-statusline@mia-marketplace
```

Then inside Claude Code, run `/crystools-statusline` to set up the status line.

### Status Line Preview

Supports three icon modes: **nerd**, **emoji** (default), and **none** (plain text).

![emojis.jpg](assets/emojis.jpg)

### Help

There are these monitors (use `help` after the command to see it):

![monitors.jpg](assets/monitors.jpg)

### Permissions

During setup, Claude Code will ask for permission to:

- **Read** `~/.claude/settings.json` — to check if the status line is already configured
- **Edit** `~/.claude/settings.json` — to add the `statusLine` and `CRYSTOOLS_SL_ICONS` configuration
- **Bash (find)** — to locate the [`statusline-command.sh`](./scripts/statusline-command.sh) script in the plugin installation directory

## Platform Support

| Platform | Status |
|----------|--------|
| **Linux** | Supported |
| **macOS** | Supported |
| **WSL** | Supported (developed on WSL) |
| **Windows (CMD/PowerShell)** | Not supported |

## Requirements

### jq

The status line script requires [jq](https://jqlang.github.io/jq/) to parse JSON input.

| Platform | Command |
|----------|---------|
| **macOS** | `brew install jq` |
| **Linux / WSL** | `sudo apt install jq` |

### git

Required for branch, status, and ahead/behind info.

## Nerd Font

Install some Nerd Font from the [Nerd Font](https://www.nerdfonts.com/) on your system, and configure your terminal to use it. The status line will automatically use the appropriate icons when `CRYSTOOLS_SL_ICONS` is set to `nerd`.

## License

MIT

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Made with <3 by [Crystian](https://github.com/crystian)
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© crystian · MIT · https://github.com/crystian/crystools-statusline

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