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Feature Request: Option to display current directory in prompt or window title (regression from v1.15.0) #1475

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@kkokay07

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Dear Kimi Code CLI Team,

First, thank you for the excellent work on kimi-cli. The recent updates have brought many great features. However, I'd like to provide feedback about a change that has significantly impacted my w
orkflow.

The Issue

Since version 1.15.0, the following changes were made:

  1. Terminal window/tab title was changed to generic "Kimi Code" (no longer shows the working directory path)
  2. Input prompt was simplified by removing the username prefix (and the path is not shown anywhere in the ongoing prompt)

Why This Is a Problem

When working with multiple projects simultaneously across different terminal windows/tabs, I can no longer identify which repository/directory each kimi session belongs to without:

• Running pwd or /pwd every time I switch contexts
• Scrolling back to the welcome screen that only shows on startup

This creates significant friction in daily workflow, especially for developers who:

• Work with multiple repositories
• Use multiple terminal tabs/windows
• Switch between projects frequently

Suggested Solutions

Could you please consider one of the following:

  1. Configuration option in ~/.kimi/config.toml:
    [ui]
    show_work_dir_in_prompt = true # Show path before the prompt symbol

    or

    show_work_dir_in_title = true # Show path in terminal window title
  2. Show abbreviated directory in prompt:
    ~/projects/myrepo >
    /home/user/projects/another-project ›
  3. Restore the previous behavior where the path was visible in the window title.

Current Workarounds (Not Ideal)

• Using /pwd command repeatedly
• Restarting kimi to see the welcome screen
• Downgrading to v1.14.0 (but losing all new features)

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