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Root Cause

Shown in the picture. As you can see, you can't click on the button that opens the sidebar because it's on the close button.

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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • 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?

When I'm in Claude Code Desktop, I don't have the sidebar displayed. It doesn't show me the session history there. I can't work on cowork or chat.

What Should Happen?

Shown in the picture. As you can see, you can't click on the button that opens the sidebar because it's on the close button.

<img width="1914" height="1140" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/520f6e19-9988-41cc-9871-3ee53166bf23" />

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Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.76

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue with the missing sidebar in Claude Code Desktop may be related to a regression in version 2.1.76, and checking the layout settings or resetting the application to its default state might help.

Guidance

  • Verify if the sidebar is hidden or collapsed by checking the application's layout settings or menu options.
  • Try resetting the Claude Code Desktop application to its default settings to see if the sidebar reappears.
  • Check if there are any updates or patches available for version 2.1.76 that may address this regression.
  • If the issue persists, try reproducing the problem with a minimal set of steps to help identify the cause.

Notes

The lack of error messages or logs makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the issue. The fact that this worked in a previous version suggests a regression, but without more information, it's hard to provide a definitive fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try resetting the application to its default settings or checking the layout settings to see if the sidebar can be restored, as this is a non-invasive approach that may resolve the issue without requiring an update or patch.

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