claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Chat, Cowork and Code tabs missing from Claude Desktop [1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#52485Fetched 2026-04-24 06:05:56
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  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

What's wrong: The Chat, Cowork and Code tabs have disappeared from the top of the Claude Desktop app. The app still opens but the tabs are no longer visible.

The three tabs (Chat, Cowork, Code) should be visible at the top of the app as before. Steps to reproduce:

Tabs are missing from the navigation

What I've tried:

Restarted the app Restarted my computer removed and reinstalled app several times Checked for updates

Environment: Windows Plan: Pro

What Should Happen?

to view and access these three tabs especially as I am paying for this plan

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Steps to Reproduce

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Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

dont know

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue might be related to a configuration or rendering problem in the Claude Desktop app, and checking the app's settings or resetting to default settings could potentially resolve the missing tabs issue.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue persists across different user accounts or profiles to determine if it's a user-specific problem.
  • Check the app's settings or preferences to see if there's an option to reset the layout or toggle the visibility of the tabs.
  • If the issue is specific to the Pro plan, review the plan's documentation to ensure that the tabs are supposed to be visible and functional.
  • Consider reaching out to the app's support team for further assistance, as the issue might be related to a specific configuration or bug.

Notes

The provided information lacks specific details about the app's version, configuration, or any recent changes that might have caused the issue. Additionally, the discrepancy between the reported operating system (Windows) and the terminal/shell information (macOS) might indicate a potential misconfiguration or mixed environment.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of information about a fixed version or a clear cause, attempting to reset the app's settings or seeking support from the app's team seems like the most viable next step.

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