Claude Code: Install ccstatusline to Monitor Usage in Real Time

Add the following configuration to ~/.claude/settings.json to view Claude Code usage, model info, and more. If the file does not exist, create it manually.

Aug 28, 2025 · 1 min read · 56 Words · -Views -Comments · Programming

Claude Code ccstatusline - Fig 1

Add the following configuration to ~/.claude/settings.json to view Claude Code usage, model info, and more. If the file does not exist, create it manually.

{
  "statusLine": {
    "type": "command",
    "command": "npx ccstatusline@latest",
    "padding": 0
  }
}

Note: running npx ccstatusline@latest in the terminal also lets you customize the status line. Follow the prompts after it starts.

Claude Code ccstatusline - Fig 2

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