[FEATURE] Include the user's current vim mode (normal, insert) in the Status Line JSON stdin object

[jonesnc]

Preflight Checklist

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Problem Statement

I want my Claude Code status line to update its color/appearance depending on what vim mode I'm currently in (insert or normal), it would help me visually scan quickly what vim mode I'm in. While the -- INSERT -- or -- NORMAL -- text is helpful, I think it would help me work faster if I could visually scan for a certain color instead.

Proposed Solution

If you could just add vim_mode to the JSON Input Structure with a string "normal" or "insert", that would be great!

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

In my case, I want to change the color of the first word in my status line to green if I'm normal mode, and dark grey if I'm in visual mode.

Additional Context

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[jonesnc]

Still an issue, please keep open.