Claude Super Sidebar plugin
Shows the agent tree, statuses and task steps: a native pane in Claude Code and a local session panel for Codex
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- Apache-2.0
Minimal access
Why this level
- The plugin reads messages and hooks of the current session and runs no commands
- The Codex local server listens on 127.0.0.1 and reads session files
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add plugins/claude-super-sidebarDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- The plugin reads messages and hooks of the current session and runs no commands
- The Codex local server listens on 127.0.0.1 and reads session files
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Claude Super Sidebar brings the main agent, subagent relationships, execution details and the work steps of the current conversation into one panel. In Claude Code it is a native plugin pane titled "Status", and for standalone Codex CLI or the app there is a read-only panel that opens in a browser. The panel shows an agent tree with directional links and details that expand in place, colored statuses (running, waiting, done, failed) and elapsed time. Tasks are grouped by stage, and task summaries need no extra model call. The Claude version takes data from lifecycle hooks and `session.messages()`, while the Codex version reads local `sessions/rollout-*.jsonl` files. No frontend build is required. For Claude Code the plugin installs through the marketplace: `claude plugin marketplace add Zafer-Liu/claude-super-sidebar` and `claude plugin install super-sidebar@super-sidebar`. For Codex just start the local server with `npm run codex -- --cwd "/path/to/project"` and open `http://127.0.0.1:4317`.
Who it is for. People who run several subagents in Claude Code or Codex and want to see who is doing what without scrolling a long conversation log.
Good fit when
- The main agent launched several subagents and you need to see which are still running and which are waiting
- A long session where you need to find the last step and current task state quickly
- Codex needs a browser dashboard over local sessions with no configuration
- A team demo where agent relationships and work stages are worth showing
Not a fit when
- You need a stable production tool: the version targets an early Claude Code plugin API and the author flags unverified parts
- You need metrics recording or alerts: the panel shows but stores and sends nothing
- You need to control agents: the Codex version is read-only
Example request
Open the Super Sidebar panel and show which subagents are running and what each is doingLimitations
The plugin was developed against Claude Code engine 2.1.299 and uses an early plugin API with native panes, so it may not work in other Claude Code builds. The author states that the latest isolation regression checks have not been run and that native operation in Claude Desktop and reload need verification.
The Codex panel only reads local session files and does not determine whether a process is alive. A plugin ID cannot start with `claude-`, so it is named `super-sidebar`. Data stays on your machine, but the Codex server listens on local port 4317.
How to disable. In Claude Code disable the plugin with `claude plugin disable super-sidebar@super-sidebar` or remove it with `claude plugin uninstall`. For Codex stop the local server; it installs nothing.
FAQ
How do I install the plugin?
Run `claude plugin marketplace add Zafer-Liu/claude-super-sidebar`, then `claude plugin install super-sidebar@super-sidebar`. Check with `claude plugin list --json`.
How do I open the panel for Codex?
Run `npm run codex -- --cwd "/absolute/path/to/project"` in the cloned repository and open http://127.0.0.1:4317. No npm dependencies or API key are needed.
Does the panel send data anywhere?
No, the Claude version takes data from hooks and session messages and the Codex version reads local session files. Task summaries need no extra model call.
Why is the plugin called super-sidebar and not claude-super-sidebar?
The host reserves the `claude-` prefix and a plugin ID cannot start with it. The product name stays with the repository and README.
Does the panel work in Claude Desktop?
The author lists Claude Desktop Code as a target but notes that current native engine validation and reload are not yet confirmed.
Discussion
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Comparison with similar tools
Cards that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Tool | Official | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Super Sidebar (this card) | no | 157 | |
| AI Observer | no | 292 | collects agent telemetry into a shared dashboard without a subagent tree |
| Agent Swarm operator skill | no | 1,048 | launches and manages an agent swarm, without showing a session tree |
README in short
The repository describes one panel for two environments: a native one for Claude Code and a local dashboard for Codex. It contains isolation audit logs, sidebar redesign notes and tests for the adapters. The interface supports Chinese and English.