Preflight Checklist
Problem Statement
Tool Output Verbosity Creates Visual Noise During Multi-Step Workflows
Problem
When executing tool calls with large string parameters (comments, batch operations, documentation updates), the CLI displays full parameter values, creating excessive visual noise that obscures the actual work being done.
Workaround
None currently available. Users must scroll past verbose output to see results.
Related Issues
Environment
- Claude Code CLI v2.1.25
- Multiple MCP servers (issue tracking, database operations)
- Platform: Linux (Docker)
Labels: enhancement, ux, cli
Proposed Solution
Option 1: Compact Display (Preferred)
✓ linear:create_comment (PROJ-123, 847 chars)
✓ mcp_server:batch_operation (5 items)
✓ linear:update_issue (PROJ-123 → Done)
Alternative Solutions
Option 2: Verbosity Setting
json
// .claude/settings.json
{
"tool_output_verbosity": "summary" // "summary" | "full" | "minimal"
}
Option 3: Collapsible Sections
- Collapse tool parameters by default
- Expand with ctrl+o (already works for responses)
- Show summary line when collapsed
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
Current Behavior
Example from a typical workflow:
● linear - create_comment (MCP)(issueId: "PROJ-123", body: "## Completion Verification\n\nStatus: Complete\n\n###
Results\n\nVerified the following:\n- ✅ Code committed and pushed\n- ✅ Tests passing\n- ✅ Deployment successful\n- ✅
Feature accessible\n\n### Evidence\n\n[detailed logs and verification steps spanning multiple paragraphs]...
[continues for 800+ characters]
This makes it difficult to:
- Scan what actions were taken
- Understand workflow progress at a glance
- Review conversation history efficiently
A typical workflow might involve:
- Posting a detailed status comment to an issue tracker (500+ chars)
- Recording multiple audit trail entries (200+ chars each)
- Posting a completion comment with evidence (800+ chars)
- Updating issue metadata
Each step generates large parameter displays that fill the screen, making it hard to follow the actual workflow progress.
Additional Context
High impact for:
- Multi-step verification workflows
- Batch operations (bulk updates, multiple recordings)
- Documentation workflows (creating/updating issue comments)
- Any workflow with repeated tool calls
- Audit trail generation
Preflight Checklist
Problem Statement
Tool Output Verbosity Creates Visual Noise During Multi-Step Workflows
Problem
When executing tool calls with large string parameters (comments, batch operations, documentation updates), the CLI displays full parameter values, creating excessive visual noise that obscures the actual work being done.
Workaround
None currently available. Users must scroll past verbose output to see results.
Related Issues
Environment
Labels: enhancement, ux, cli
Proposed Solution
Option 1: Compact Display (Preferred)
✓ linear:create_comment (PROJ-123, 847 chars)
✓ mcp_server:batch_operation (5 items)
✓ linear:update_issue (PROJ-123 → Done)
Alternative Solutions
Option 2: Verbosity Setting
json
// .claude/settings.json
{
"tool_output_verbosity": "summary" // "summary" | "full" | "minimal"
}
Option 3: Collapsible Sections
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
Current Behavior
Example from a typical workflow:
● linear - create_comment (MCP)(issueId: "PROJ-123", body: "## Completion Verification\n\nStatus: Complete\n\n###
Results\n\nVerified the following:\n- ✅ Code committed and pushed\n- ✅ Tests passing\n- ✅ Deployment successful\n- ✅
Feature accessible\n\n### Evidence\n\n[detailed logs and verification steps spanning multiple paragraphs]...
[continues for 800+ characters]
This makes it difficult to:
A typical workflow might involve:
Each step generates large parameter displays that fill the screen, making it hard to follow the actual workflow progress.
Additional Context
High impact for: