Unclear when model is busy or awaiting user input #2490

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opened 2026-02-16 17:35:54 -05:00 by yindo · 10 comments
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Originally created by @jgordijn-ah on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub.

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Before version 1.0.0, it was easy for me to tell when the model was "busy" because there was a blinking "Working..." indication. However, with the new version, it isn't always clear whether the model has completed its task or is still working.

The same issue arises when the model is waiting for user input. For example, in the screenshot, the Permission required message remains visible. However, if the output of git status is lengthy, that message might move out of view.

I would appreciate a clearer indication of when something is happening or when the model is waiting for my input.

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Originally created by @jgordijn-ah on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025). Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub. ### Description Before version 1.0.0, it was easy for me to tell when the model was "busy" because there was a blinking "Working..." indication. However, with the new version, it isn't always clear whether the model has completed its task or is still working. The same issue arises when the model is waiting for user input. For example, in the screenshot, the `Permission required` message remains visible. However, if the output of `git status` is lengthy, that message might move out of view. I would appreciate a clearer indication of when something is happening or when the model is waiting for my input. ### OpenCode version 1.0.11 ### Steps to reproduce _No response_ ### Screenshot and/or share link <img width="444" height="536" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/047da0cb-465c-445d-824a-a15e76bbef76" /> ### Operating System MacOs ### Terminal VS Code terminal
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #3742: [FEATURE]: progress indicator - requests indicator showing whether response is in progress or finished, which is the same core need for visual feedback about model status

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #3742: [FEATURE]: progress indicator - requests indicator showing whether response is in progress or finished, which is the same core need for visual feedback about model status Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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@veracioux commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

Before version 1.0.0, it was easy for me to tell when the model was "busy" because there was a blinking "Working..." indication. However, with the new version, it isn't always clear whether the model has completed its task or is still working.

Regarding this part, don't you see an animation like this?

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e78204b4-1014-4513-bf51-ca9d62c79e8d

Or do you think this is insufficient?

@veracioux commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): > Before version 1.0.0, it was easy for me to tell when the model was "busy" because there was a blinking "Working..." indication. However, with the new version, it isn't always clear whether the model has completed its task or is still working. Regarding this part, don't you see an animation like this? https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e78204b4-1014-4513-bf51-ca9d62c79e8d Or do you think this is insufficient?
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@ravshansbox commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

The same issue https://github.com/sst/opencode/issues/3742

@ravshansbox commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): The same issue https://github.com/sst/opencode/issues/3742
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@ravshansbox commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

It's hard to notice the animation in light mode

@ravshansbox commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): It's hard to notice the animation in light mode
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@thdxr commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

yeah we need to fix light mode animation

@thdxr commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): yeah we need to fix light mode animation
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@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fdd2e523-52ad-4f49-9bb0-54ea6297103d

Yes. Progress seems light mode-specific.

If that is more clear, will it also keep blinking when waiting for user input?

@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fdd2e523-52ad-4f49-9bb0-54ea6297103d Yes. Progress seems light mode-specific. If that is more clear, will it also keep blinking when waiting for user input?
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@thdxr commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

oh weird it's not animating at all for you

@thdxr commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): oh weird it's not animating at all for you
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@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

if you look real close you see some animation. But it's really minimal. In dark mode I do see it more clear. I use the catppuccin theme

@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): if you look real close you see some animation. But it's really minimal. In dark mode I do see it more clear. I use the `catppuccin` theme
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@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

also, not sure if it is in the same place. But I gave it a big task and it is doing a lot of work, but the progress bar seems stuck at times:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8ca26901-82a5-437e-8087-277aeff614eb

@jgordijn-ah commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): also, not sure if it is in the same place. But I gave it a big task and it is doing a lot of work, but the progress bar seems stuck at times: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8ca26901-82a5-437e-8087-277aeff614eb
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@leeweisern commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2025):

I have the same issue in dark mode, it happen sometimes not always. See here

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there is no feedback on it is working

but after awhile, everything appears at once:

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@leeweisern commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2025): I have the same issue in dark mode, it happen sometimes not always. See here <img width="1507" height="938" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c6312996-5ac8-4cae-95bc-dfe885863ce5" /> there is no feedback on it is working but after awhile, everything appears at once: <img width="1506" height="939" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/975a7d85-1c83-48f2-964c-a860462c1268" />
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#2490