👾 statusmon - Pokemon Fun in Your Claude Code

statusmon brings Pokemon training right inside your Claude Code statusline. It lets you enjoy a simple game while you work with Claude AI tools.

🎮 What is statusmon?

statusmon adds a fun Pokemon training game to your Claude Code interface. It shows Pokemon sprites and lets you interact with them. You can watch your Pokemon grow and develop as you use Claude Code. This makes your coding or writing sessions more interesting without needing extra apps.

This app works on Windows computers. It runs as a simple program, showing Pokemon in a small space. It uses data from a Pokemon API to display sprites and stats.

🖥️ System Requirements

To run statusmon, you need a Windows PC with:

• Windows 10 or later
• At least 4 GB of RAM
• Around 100 MB of free disk space
• Internet connection for loading data and sprites
• A Claude Code environment (statusmon integrates with it)

If you don't have Claude Code yet, check its official site for installation.

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to get statusmon running on your Windows computer.

1. Download statusmon

Click the green button below to visit the download page:

This link takes you to the GitHub repository where you can get the latest version.

2. Find the latest release

On the GitHub page:

• Click the "Releases" section on the right side or scroll down to the "Releases" tab.
• Look for the newest version (it will have the highest number).
• Under the release, find the Windows installer file. Files usually end with .exe.

3. Download the installer file

• Click on the .exe file to download it.
• Save it somewhere easy to find, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.

4. Run the installer

• Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
• Follow the setup prompts. You can accept the default settings.
• The installation takes just a few minutes.

5. Open statusmon

• After installation finishes, you will find the statusmon icon on your Desktop or in the Start menu.
• Click it to open the program.

6. Connect to Claude Code

statusmon works best when connected to a Claude Code session. If Claude Code is open, statusmon will detect it automatically. You can start training your Pokemon inside the Claude Code statusline.

⚙️ Using statusmon

Once running, statusmon shows a small Pokemon sprite in your Claude Code status bar. You train your Pokemon by completing coding or writing tasks. The more you work, the stronger your Pokemon becomes.

• The statusline updates to show your Pokemon's level.
• You can click the Pokemon sprite to see more stats.
• New Pokemon types may appear as you progress.

No commands or coding is needed to enjoy the game. The app runs quietly in the background while you work.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If statusmon does not start or connect to Claude Code:

• Make sure Claude Code is running.
• Check your internet connection.
• Restart statusmon and Claude Code.
• Ensure Windows is up to date.
• If issues persist, check GitHub “Issues” tab for help from the community.

🔄 Updating statusmon

To get new features or fixes, repeat the download steps to get the latest release. Running the new installer will replace the old version without deleting your saved data.

⚙️ Customizing statusmon

You can change some settings inside the app:

• Choose different Pokemon themes
• Turn on or off sound effects
• Adjust the size of the statusline icon

These settings are found in the options menu inside statusmon.

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