From c3120d29a3ff74faffcd14566456b72de673c19c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matt Van Horn Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:13:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Show visible progress block before research starts The ui.py spinner/color output goes to stderr which Claude Code buffers invisibly. Instead, have the agent output a visible progress block with emoji showing Reddit/X/Web agents deploying. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 --- SKILL.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/SKILL.md b/SKILL.md index 3323c46..03c16a2 100644 --- a/SKILL.md +++ b/SKILL.md @@ -38,9 +38,16 @@ Common patterns: - `TARGET_TOOL = [extracted tool, or "unknown" if not specified]` - `QUERY_TYPE = [RECOMMENDATIONS | NEWS | HOW-TO | GENERAL]` -**Then output a brief acknowledgment before starting:** +**Then output this progress block to the user (copy format exactly, fill in TOPIC):** -> Researching **{TOPIC}** — searching Reddit for upvotes and comments, X for likes and reposts, and the web for recent coverage. Hang tight... +``` +🔍 **{TOPIC}** + +Deploying research agents: +🟠 Reddit — scanning subreddits for upvotes and comments... +🔵 X — reading posts for likes and reposts... +🌐 Web — searching blogs, docs, and news... +``` **Then immediately run the research script:**