What is a zero-token progress bar for Claude Code?

It's task-progress-bar: reads disk tasks, renders ASCII bar + ETA via hook. Zero API cost.

How do I install Claude Code task progress bar?

Curl the install.sh from GitHub, bash it. Patches settings, ready.

Does task-progress-bar work with other AI coders?

Built for Claude Code v2.1+; forks likely for Cursor et al. (Word count: 942)

Zero-Token Progress Bar Turns Claude Code's Black Box into a Predictable Machine

Mid-coding session with Claude Code, and you're left guessing: how long until it's done? Enter task-progress-bar, a zero-token hack that finally gives you real visibility.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Live ASCII progress bar in terminal showing 8/10 Claude Code tasks complete with 3m ETA

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Zero-token hook delivers live ASCII progress bars and ETAs from Claude Code's task files—no API costs. 𝕏
EMA-based time estimates stabilize quickly, cutting wait anxiety and boosting dev flow. 𝕏
Single-file Python tool installs via curl; expect rapid forks as AI agents standardize visibility. 𝕏

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