User requests customization of status line display format to save space.
User requests customization of status line display format to save space.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
CANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
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Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
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At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET
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At least 2 independent discussions1 / 2
NOT MET
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At least 1 supporting signalInsufficient data
NOT MET
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Observed signals
Users2
Discussions1
Mentions2
Active days2
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenAug 09, 2026
Last seenAug 11, 2026
Why the gate is holding
Fewer than 3 independent users
Fewer than 2 independent discussions
No supporting growth, persistence, intent, workaround, alternative, blocked-workflow, or cross-source signal
Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.
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Source evidence
2 evidence records
github · MEDIUM · Aug 11, 2026
openai/codex
> I would also say it's not just about use cases. It's about preferences. In other words, I don't want the string "Context 42% used", I want "Ctx: 42%". I don't have infinite space in my status line. I need to squeeze more information in there. Same use case, different preference. Let people use this in a way that suits them, not just in the ways the top-down approach allows. Couldn't agree more. Having control over the density is great: > claude-fable-5 high | ctx:69/1000K (7%) | 5h:17% (9:00am) | ↻ 5 > ~/d/y/faca…
I would also say it's not just about use cases. It's about preferences. In other words, I don't want the string "Context 42% used", I want "Ctx: 42%". I don't have infinite space in my status line. I need to squeeze more information in there. Same use case, different preference. Let people use this in a way that suits them, not just in the ways the top-down approach allows.