hush plugin
hush quiets running narration in Claude Code and puts the result first: what changed and what comes next.
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Why this level
- A short answer can omit a useful detail, so check the result.
Install
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Manual install
/plugin marketplace add V-Songbird/foundryThen `/plugin install hush@foundry` and a new session.
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How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- A short answer can omit a useful detail, so check the result.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
hush cuts what you have to read after asking an assistant for something. The plugin removes step-by-step narration, shortens noisy tool output and shapes the final answer around three things: what changed, whether it worked and what comes next. A writing style asks the assistant to stay quiet during routine work, and session controls reinforce it and trim selected output. Long output can be stored in a temporary file with a reference to open when needed. The `/hush:config` command sets answer length, where you read, the next step and scanning aids. Each control turns off with its own environment variable.
Who it is for. People who use Claude Code every day and are tired of scrolling through step narration to find the outcome of an edit.
Good fit when
- The agent fixes a test and the chat is left with a screen of commentary instead of the result.
- Long command output clutters the conversation and eats context.
- The answer should come in short blocks on the point.
- One mechanism gets in the way and is turned off with a single variable.
Not a fit when
- You want the agent's detailed reasoning as it works.
- You work in Codex, which has no package.
- Your main goal is a lower bill, since a session on Opus 5.5 cost about 9 percent more.
Example request
Fix the failing `pricing` test and report only the outcome: what changed, whether checks passed and what to do next.Limitations
It needs Claude Code 2.1.139 or newer and Node.js 22 or newer. Correctness comes before silence: a short answer can omit a useful detail, so ask for depth and check the result. Full-output references point to temporary files. The authors' measurements on Claude Opus 5.5 show 36 of 36 jobs done and final text about 27 percent shorter, but a session costing 9 percent more, measured for version 1.13.0 rather than the current one.
How to disable. Disable the plugin to remove the writing style. Turning off only the session controls leaves the style on, and the variables are listed in the README settings section.
FAQ
How do I change the answer format?
Run `/hush:config`. The desktop app shows a live preview and a terminal asks seven questions on length, the next step, aids and warnings.
Where is the full output stored?
Large output is kept in a temporary file and the assistant gets a reference. The files are temporary, so do not rely on them for storage.
Is there a Codex version?
No, the README states plainly that hush has no Codex package.
Does the plugin save money?
Not necessarily. In the Opus 5.5 benchmark the per-session average was 9 percent higher, as a quieter answer is not always cheaper.
What does it require?
Claude Code 2.1.139 or newer and Node.js 22 or newer. Installation goes through the `foundry` marketplace with `/plugin` commands.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hush (this card) | no | 54 | |
| Terse | no | 78 | difference: `terse` curbs wordiness in answers, while hush puts the result first and trims tool output |
| Caveman | no | 119,585 | difference: `caveman` compresses the assistant's speech, while hush keeps normal sentences and cuts process narration |
README in short
The README explains the problem, how it works, configuration, Claude Code installation and measurements with dates, versions and caveats. The `foundry` marketplace lists this plugin.