Jarrodwatts Claude Hud
jarrodwatts-claude-hud is a Claude Code plugin for the Operate phase that shows realtime context usage, active tools, running agents, and todo progress on a persistent statusline HUD.
by jarrodwatts · github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud
See live Claude Code session state—context window usage, active tools, subagents, and todo progress—without leaving the terminal.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install jarrodwatts-claude-hud@jarrodwatts/claude-hudBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:jarrodwatts/claude-hud") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:jarrodwatts/claude-hud").
What it does
jarrodwatts-claude-hud is a lightweight Claude Code plugin that turns opaque agent sessions into readable telemetry. Solo builders running multi-step refactors, parallel subagents, or heavy tool use often lose track of context budget and what is still in flight; this HUD reports usage, active tools, running agents, and todo progress on a dedicated statusline so you can intervene before runs stall or truncate. It does not replace logging stacks or production APM—it is in-editor situational awareness for the harness itself. Install when you routinely hit context limits, delegate to subagents, or juggle long todo-driven workflows in Claude Code and want that state visible without opening separate panels.
Highlights
- Statusline HUD always visible below the Claude Code input
- Realtime context usage so you know when to compact or split tasks
- Surfaces active tools and running agents in one glance
- Todo/progress tracking aligned with in-session task lists
- Single-plugin bundle focused on session transparency, not new capabilities
Why builders use it
Long Claude Code sessions hide how much context is left, which tools and agents are active, and whether your todo list is actually moving.
After you register the plugin, session state stays visible under the input so you can compact, pause, or reprioritize before failures or wasted tokens.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Productivity.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 17.2k stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is jarrodwatts-claude-hud for?
Solo and indie builders using Claude Code who want constant visibility into context, tools, agents, and todos without extra dashboards.
When should I use jarrodwatts-claude-hud?
Use it whenever you run long agent sessions, parallel subagents, or context-heavy work and need to spot saturation or stuck progress early.
How do I add jarrodwatts-claude-hud to my agent?
Install the plugin from the jarrodwatts/claude-hud repository into Claude Code per its README, enable the HUD/statusline config, and keep the plugin active for sessions where realtime status is required.
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