There are so many config options. Most I still need to truly deeply understand.

But this one isn't? I'd call myself a professional. I use with tons of files across a wide range of projects and types of work.

To me file paths were an important aspect of understanding context of the work and of the context CC was gaining.

Now? It feels like running on a foggy street, never sure when the corner will come and I'll hit a fence or house.

Why not introduce a toggle? I'd happily add that to my alisases.

Edit: I forgot. I don't need better subagent output. Or even less output whrn watching thinking traces. I am happy to have full verbosity. There are cases where it's an important aspect.

You want verbose mode for this -- we evolved it to do exactly what you're asking for: verbose file reads, without seeing thinking traces, hook output, or (after tomorrow's release) full subagent output.

More details here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46982177