pluginsby jarrodwatts
claude-hud
Claude HUD is a plugin for Claude Code that displays system status information like context usage, rate limits, active tools, running agents, and todo progress beneath your input line. It runs within a locked-down Node process and can be configured through natural language commands.
AI-written from the README.
Best for
Developers using Claude Code who want real-time visibility into context limits, token usage, and session activity.
Highlights
- Displays context usage, rate limits, active tools, running agents, and todo progress.
- Supports natural language configuration via the /hud command.
- Requires Node.js 22.18 or later and Claude Code v2.1.260 or later.
Getting started
Quoted from the project's README. Read it before you run it.
/plugin marketplace add jarrodwatts/claude-hudPros
- Keeps critical session metrics constantly visible below the input area.
- Runs inside a restricted Node process with import fences and permission limits.
Cons
- Does not auto-update third-party plugins by default unless enabled manually.
- Requires manual setup steps inside Claude Code and a recent Node.js version.
Security notes
AI-generated and unchecked. Always read the source yourself.
The README states that --extra-cmd acts as arbitrary code execution and should never be used with a command from an untrusted source. Regarding API keys, the README does not document them.
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