diff --git a/src/types.ts b/src/types.ts
index e42f7212..bdf3c2c2 100644
--- a/src/types.ts
+++ b/src/types.ts
@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ export interface SessionState {
   inputTokens?: number;
   /** Output tokens used */
   outputTokens?: number;
+  /** Whether respawn controller is currently enabled/running */
+  respawnEnabled?: boolean;
   /** Respawn controller config (if enabled) */
   respawnConfig?: RespawnConfig & { durationMinutes?: number };
   /** Ralph / Todo tracker enabled */
diff --git a/src/web/server.ts b/src/web/server.ts
index 795228db..ffd1f310 100644
--- a/src/web/server.ts
+++ b/src/web/server.ts
@@ -1289,6 +1289,9 @@ export class WebServer extends EventEmitter {
         ? Math.round((timerInfo.endAt - timerInfo.startedAt) / 60000)
         : undefined;
       state.respawnConfig = { ...config, durationMinutes };
+      state.respawnEnabled = controller.state !== 'stopped';
+    } else {
+      state.respawnEnabled = false;
     }
     this.store.setSession(session.id, state);
   }