by sirmalloc · sirmalloc/ccstatusline
A real statusline for Claude Code CLI — powerline-style, customizable widgets, real-time cost/usage tracking visible while you work.
ccstatusline replaces the bare prompt with a tmux/powerline-style statusline. Widgets show model, tokens spent, current cost, git branch, and more. Useful so you actually know what your session is costing.
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"sirmalloc-ccstatusline": {
"command": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
],
"_inferred": true
}
}
}Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Restart after saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"sirmalloc-ccstatusline": {
"command": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
],
"_inferred": true
}
}
}Cursor uses the same mcpServers schema as Claude Desktop. Project config wins over global.
{
"mcpServers": {
"sirmalloc-ccstatusline": {
"command": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
],
"_inferred": true
}
}
}Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar, then "Edit Configuration".
{
"mcpServers": {
"sirmalloc-ccstatusline": {
"command": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
],
"_inferred": true
}
}
}Same shape as Claude Desktop. Restart Windsurf to pick up changes.
{
"mcpServers": [
{
"name": "sirmalloc-ccstatusline",
"command": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
]
}
]
}Continue uses an array of server objects rather than a map.
{
"context_servers": {
"sirmalloc-ccstatusline": {
"command": {
"path": "git",
"args": [
"clone",
"https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatusline"
]
}
}
}
}Add to context_servers. Zed hot-reloads on save.
claude mcp add sirmalloc-ccstatusline -- git clone https://github.com/sirmalloc/ccstatuslineOne-liner. Verify with claude mcp list. Remove with claude mcp remove.
When to use: You've been bitten by surprise bills.
Outcome: No more surprise Anthropic bills.
Statusline + safety hooks = better daily UX
| Tool | Inputs | When to call | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| statusline-widgets | (see docs) | Configurable widgets, not callable tools | 1 call |
Glyphs missingInstall a Nerd Font; powerline glyphs need them
| Alternative | When to use it instead | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Default prompt | You don't mind a bare prompt | No cost visibility |