# ADR-0011: Splash Screen — Startup Display

**Status:** Superseded by [ADR-0021](adr-0021-cosmetics.md)
**Date:** 2026-05-13
**Extension:** `extensions/splash-screen/index.ts` (231 lines)

## Problem

Raw initialization output on startup is jarring and provides no useful status info.

## Decision

Rounded box-drawing splash with centered brand/version/status. Auto-dismisses when agent is ready. Graceful empty component fallback if UI isn't ready. Suppressed by `quietStartup: true` in settings.

## Alternatives

| Approach      | Why Rejected              |
| ------------- | ------------------------- |
| No splash     | Raw init output confusing |
| Static banner | No status info            |

## Trade-offs

Cosmetic only. Negligible overhead.
