Pyccsl

🎯 pyCCsl - Python Claude Code Status Line

pyCCsl (pronounced "pixel") - An information-rich status line for Claude Code

*Real-time metrics • Cost tracking • Git status • Token usage • 9 themes • Zero dependencies*

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Features

Implementation
- Single Python file (~1000 lines)
- No external dependencies
- Python 3.8+ standard library only
- Embedded Anthropic pricing data

Performance Metrics
- Cache hit rate tracking
- Response time analysis
- Token generation speed
- Session duration monitoring

Customization
- 9 color themes
- 5 separator styles
- Optional emoji display
- Configurable field selection

Token & Cost Analysis
- Input token breakdown (base, cache_write, cache_read)
- Output token counting
- Real-time cost calculation
- Context size tracking

Selected  Themes

Default

Dracula

Nord

Catppuccin

Tokyo Night

Minimal

Display Options

Performance Metrics Display
All performance metrics in a single view:

Shows cache hit rate, response time, session duration, token generation speed, and message count.

Token Usage Breakdown
Detailed token analysis with tuple format:

Input tokens displayed as (base, cache_write, cache_read) for complete visibility into token usage.

Separator Styles
Five different separator options:

Available styles: powerline (requires compatible fonts), simple, arrows, pipes, dots.

Performance Badge Indicators
Four-level performance indicator:

- ●○○○ = High cache usage, fast responses
- ○●○○ = Moderate cache, acceptable response times
- ○○●○ = Low cache usage, slower responses
- ○○○● = Minimal cache usage, slow responses

Installation

Requirements
- Python 3.8 or higher
- Claude Code

Quick Setup

1. Download the script:

2. Copy to Claude directory:

3. Configure Claude Code by editing…