What is matrix-rain?
matrix-rain is a Claude Code mod by an80sPWNstar that matrix digital rain: a /matrix pane, and a few rows above the prompt while Claude works. Pure eye candy. It is listed under Interface and has no public popularity data yet.
| Type | Claude code mod |
|---|---|
| Author | an80sPWNstar |
| Repository | an80sPWNstar/claude-mods |
| Popularity | no public popularity data yet |
| Category | Interface |
| Security | Low risk (88/100) |
| Rank | #2,598 of 5,272 Claude Code mods; #1,085 in Interface |
| License | MIT |
| Last commit | 2026-10-06 |
| Hooks | 6 events |
| Sees | every prompt |
| Draws on | Pane, AbovePrompt |
Is matrix-rain safe to install?
matrix-rain scores 88/100 on the MCPMods security check: Low risk. Things to review: watches every prompt or event. 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 |
| Watches every prompt or event | Review |
| Doesn't drive Claude | Pass |
| Passes claude plugin validate | Pass |
| Has an open-source license | Pass |
API calls in its code
| Call | What it means |
|---|---|
$.clock.every | |
$.command.register | |
$.store.get | keeps its own state |
$.store.set | keeps its own state |
$.ui.close | draws interface |
$.ui.invalidate | draws interface |
$.ui.open | draws interface |
$.ui.panes | draws interface |
$.ui.resolve | draws interface |
How do I install matrix-rain?
- 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/an80sPWNstar/claude-mods claude plugin validate ./claude-mods/matrix-rain
- Install it. Run this in your terminal, then /reload-plugins in an open session.
claude plugin marketplace add an80sPWNstar/claude-mods && claude plugin install matrix-rain@claude-mods
Or ask Claude to set it up
Paste this into Claude Code and it installs matrix-rain for you:
Install the "matrix-rain" Claude Code mod from https://github.com/an80sPWNstar/claude-mods/tree/main/matrix-rain. Run claude plugin validate on it first and show me what it can access before you enable it.
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