Description

Claude Code needs two types of improvements for better user experience:

Restore Previously Removed Features:

1. Time elapsed indicator - Shows how long Claude Code has been working on the current task
2. Token consumption counter - Displays tokens used for the current operation

Add New Feature:
3. Context usage percentage - Shows current context window utilization

Why These Matter

• Time tracking helps users understand task complexity and duration patterns
• Token visibility enables users to optimize prompts and understand cost implications for different task types
• Context percentage allows proactive context management instead of reactive auto-compacting

Current Problem

Without the context usage indicator, users can't make informed decisions about when to clear or compact. This leads to:

• Continuing with tasks when context is nearly full, causing mid-task interruptions
• Unnecessary clearing when context usage is still low
• Poor user experience due to unexpected auto-compact triggers

Request

• Restore the time and token indicators that were previously available
• Add context usage percentage display

Codex currently has all of these features and they significantly improve the user experience by providing transparency and enabling better resource management.

These indicators transform context management from guesswork into informed decision-making.