| Compare approaches | Mechanism | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code mods | JavaScript/TypeScript event handlers run inside Claude Code and can add interactive panes. | Choose a mod for an interactive terminal pane or in-process event handling; review the source and permissions first. |
| Shell / statusLine | External scripts run in your shell. A statusLine command receives JSON and prints the status text. | Use a script for a simple text status or a task you can run independently. Use a mod when you need an interactive pane. |
Show a live tree of subagents and teammates beside the conversation.
A live dashboard for context usage, tokens, costs, cache hits, quotas and tool latency.
CodeCraft is a Minecraft-style Claude Code HUD plugin: hearts represent remaining context, armor represents safety nets like tests/commits/pushes, the XP bar only rewards verified work, conversations look like game chat, and there are 60 achievements saved across sessions.
Use a script for a simple text status or a task you can run independently. Use a mod when you need an interactive pane.