[FEATURE]: Desktop app needs better visual feedback when working #6490

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opened 2026-02-16 18:04:22 -05:00 by yindo · 2 comments
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Originally created by @mlanza on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @adamdotdevin on GitHub.

Feature hasn't been suggested before.

  • I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before.

Describe the enhancement you want to request

This is a great (and beautiful) product! Thank you for your work.

Current State:

  • OpenCode desktop app has very minimal visual feedback when it's actively working
  • The only signal is shading around the submit button (which isn't animated)
  • There's an animated GIF in the description of the current step, but it can scroll up the page and out of view

Problem:

  • It's difficult to tell when OpenCode is actively working vs. when it has finished
  • Users can't easily see if the tool is still processing their request

Suggested Solution:

  • Add a better visual indicator in a fixed spot on screen
  • It should be animated to signal "actively working"
  • A persistent spinner or similar loading indicator that stays visible even when scrolling

The core issue is that the current visual feedback is insufficient - users need a clear, animated, fixed-position indicator that shows when the tool is processing and remains visible regardless of page scrolling.

Originally created by @mlanza on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026). Originally assigned to: @adamdotdevin 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 This is a great (and beautiful) product! Thank you for your work. **Current State:** - OpenCode desktop app has very minimal visual feedback when it's actively working - The only signal is shading around the submit button (which isn't animated) - There's an animated GIF in the description of the current step, but it can scroll up the page and out of view **Problem:** - It's difficult to tell when OpenCode is actively working vs. when it has finished - Users can't easily see if the tool is still processing their request **Suggested Solution:** - Add a better visual indicator in a fixed spot on screen - It should be animated to signal "actively working" - A persistent spinner or similar loading indicator that stays visible even when scrolling The core issue is that the current visual feedback is insufficient - users need a clear, animated, fixed-position indicator that shows when the tool is processing and remains visible regardless of page scrolling.
yindo added the discussionweb labels 2026-02-16 18:04:22 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026):

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

  • #8322: Show background tasks status in sidebar - Directly addresses the need for persistent visual indicators showing when OpenCode is actively working
  • #8789: Desktop GUI - Thinking process disappears and cannot be viewed in detail - Related to visibility of processing state during and after operations
  • #8685: Better controls/UX for queued messages - Related to visual feedback about message state and processing status
  • #8843: Build stays on top after finishing - Addresses visual feedback about when processing has completed

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

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #8322: Show background tasks status in sidebar - Directly addresses the need for persistent visual indicators showing when OpenCode is actively working - #8789: Desktop GUI - Thinking process disappears and cannot be viewed in detail - Related to visibility of processing state during and after operations - #8685: Better controls/UX for queued messages - Related to visual feedback about message state and processing status - #8843: Build stays on top after finishing - Addresses visual feedback about when processing has completed Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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@super-unique-ai commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026):

can we add custom code to OpenCode? that stays if we update?

@super-unique-ai commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026): can we add custom code to OpenCode? that stays if we update?
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#6490