hideErrorBanner();
        hideProgressIndicator();
        showStatus('ready');
        updateUI();  // Re-enable buttons and input
    }

    /**
     * Show status message
     * @param {string} status - Status type (thinking, error, ready)
     * @param {string} customMessage - Optional custom message to display
     */
    function showStatus(status, customMessage) {
        if (!elements.statusArea) return;