[FEATURE]: Option to always show context tokens/percentage in header or footer #3781

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opened 2026-02-16 17:41:27 -05:00 by yindo · 6 comments
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Originally created by @lenstr on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub.

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PR #5968 moved context usage (tokens, percentage, cost) from header to sidebar. This is great for small screens, but inconvenient for users who need to monitor context consumption constantly without opening the sidebar.

Please add a config option to choose where context info is displayed (header, footer, or sidebar).

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Originally created by @lenstr on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025). Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub. ### Feature hasn't been suggested before. - [x] I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before. ### Describe the enhancement you want to request PR #5968 moved context usage (tokens, percentage, cost) from header to sidebar. This is great for small screens, but inconvenient for users who need to monitor context consumption constantly without opening the sidebar. Please add a config option to choose where context info is displayed (header, footer, or sidebar). ### Related - #5968 - #5419 - #570
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-16 17:41:27 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025):

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

  • #5968: feat: better styling for small screens (the PR that moved context usage to sidebar)
  • #5419: [FEATURE]: Better utilization of screen real estate (related screen layout concerns)
  • #570: context and cost display should be prioritized over directory path when screen width is narrow (prioritizing context display visibility)
  • #5892: [FEATURE]: Show context usage in OpenCode Desktop (context usage visibility in Desktop app)

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

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #5968: feat: better styling for small screens (the PR that moved context usage to sidebar) - #5419: [FEATURE]: Better utilization of screen real estate (related screen layout concerns) - #570: context and cost display should be prioritized over directory path when screen width is narrow (prioritizing context display visibility) - #5892: [FEATURE]: Show context usage in OpenCode Desktop (context usage visibility in Desktop app) Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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@lenstr commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025):

Additionally, I noticed that subagent sessions have no way to show context/cost at all, since sidebar is always hidden for them. This makes the config option even more valuable.

@lenstr commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025): Additionally, I noticed that subagent sessions have no way to show context/cost at all, since sidebar is always hidden for them. This makes the config option even more valuable.
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@conradkoh commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025):

Yes please, the cost and usage used to show in the top right, and now I need to press Ctrl X + B for when I am using it as a terminal but as a pseudo sidebar in VSCode.

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@conradkoh commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025): Yes please, the cost and usage used to show in the top right, and now I need to press Ctrl X + B for when I am using it as a terminal but as a pseudo sidebar in VSCode. <img width="717" height="774" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2d02c997-7f02-4aa3-82b7-75dc91d2c58f" />
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@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025):

christmas may change my timeline but ill adjust this soon

@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025): christmas may change my timeline but ill adjust this soon
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@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025):

the ctx should replace /share

@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025): the ctx should replace /share
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@lenstr commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025):

I can see it's fixed now, context usage is back in header. Thanks! Closing as resolved.

@lenstr commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025): I can see it's fixed now, context usage is back in header. Thanks! Closing as resolved.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#3781