No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | — | unknown | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Addresses the black-box problem in AI programming by making agent decisions explainable, a key step toward building trust in AI tools.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“A box above the prompt names the step Claude is on and how long it has been on it.”— readme
FAQ
What is What's Agent Doing?
A UI mod for Claude Code that shows developers why the AI is making each coding decision, improving clarity and debugging confidence.
What does What's Agent Doing do?
Help developers understand the reasoning behind each step an AI takes during coding, enabling better debugging and validation.
Why does What's Agent Doing matter?
Addresses the black-box problem in AI programming by making agent decisions explainable, a key step toward building trust in AI tools.
How much does What's Agent Doing cost?
Free
Is What's Agent Doing free?
Yes — What's Agent Doing has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is What's Agent Doing open source?
Yes — What's Agent Doing is open source.
How popular is What's Agent Doing?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 2 upvotes (first indexed 2026-10-02).
What are the best What's Agent Doing alternatives?
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