What is cache-clock?
cache-clock is a Claude Code mod by Tihi321 that shows above the prompt how long the prompt cache stays warm, the cache hit rate, context use and plan limits, with a compact button. No model calls. It is listed under Cost & usage and has no public popularity data yet.
| Type | Claude code mod |
|---|---|
| Author | Tihi321 |
| Repository | Tihi321/claude-mods |
| Popularity | no public popularity data yet |
| Category | Cost & usage |
| Security | Low risk (96/100) |
| Rank | #4,841 of 5,272 Claude Code mods; #958 in Cost & usage |
| Last commit | 2026-10-04 |
| Hooks | 6 events |
| Sees | only the events it hooks |
| Draws on | AbovePrompt |
Is cache-clock safe to install?
cache-clock scores 96/100 on the MCPMods security check: Low risk. No checks raised a concern. It passed 7 of 8 checks.
Mod footprints come from claude plugin validate, which lists every event a mod hooks and every API call it makes without running it.
| Check | Result |
|---|---|
| No network access | Pass |
| Starts no processes | Pass |
| Writes no files or config | Pass |
| Doesn't read environment variables | Pass |
| Only sees the events it hooks | Pass |
| Doesn't drive Claude | Pass |
| Passes claude plugin validate | Pass |
| No license detected | Note |
API calls in its code
| Call | What it means |
|---|---|
$.clock.every | |
$.clock.now | |
$.command.register | |
$.session.compact | drives Claude |
$.session.usage | |
$.store.get | keeps its own state |
$.store.set | keeps its own state |
$.ui.invalidate | draws interface |
$.ui.resolve | draws interface |
$.ui.toast | draws interface |
How do I install cache-clock?
- Check your Claude Code version. Mods need Claude Code 2.1.287 or later and are on by default.
claude --version
- Read its footprint. This lists every event it hooks and every API call it makes, without running it.
git clone https://github.com/Tihi321/claude-mods claude plugin validate ./claude-mods/plugins/cache-clock
- Install it. Run this in your terminal, then /reload-plugins in an open session.
claude plugin marketplace add Tihi321/claude-mods && claude plugin install cache-clock@tihi-mods
Or ask Claude to set it up
Paste this into Claude Code and it installs cache-clock for you:
Install the "cache-clock" Claude Code mod from https://github.com/Tihi321/claude-mods/tree/master/plugins/cache-clock. Run claude plugin validate on it first and show me what it can access before you enable it.
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- delete-guard: Holds recursive deletes (rm -rf, Remove-Item -Recurse, rmdir /s, git clean -f), shows what would go, and offers move-to- (Low risk)
- eol-guard: Keeps files' git line endings (CRLF/LF) after Claude's edits and shell commands, and stops prettier checks failing on a (Review before installing)
- mod-doctor: /mod-doctor checks every installed mod in one report: hook scripts, plugin mods loaded, Node, Claude Code version, error (Review before installing)
- next-steps: After each turn, suggests three next prompts above the prompt box. Type 1, 2 or 3 (or click) to send one. Uses a small H (Review before installing)
- plan-to-ticket: When you approve a plan, saves it as .claude/tickets//plan.md in the project and points Claude at that copy. (Review before installing)
- session-ref: When a prompt names an earlier session's ID, attaches a digest of that session (prompts, files, commits, last reply) for (Review before installing)
- ship-bar: A band above the prompt with the repo's branch, changed files, unpushed commits and PR, plus Commit & push, Open PR and (High risk)