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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Local sessions in Code tab don't respond + /desktop fails from VS Code terminal [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#46226•Fetched 2026-04-11 06:25:49
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Error Message

  • Desktop app shows error: "Couldn't open session: CLI session transcript not found: [UUID]"

Error Messages/Logs

  1. Actual: Error popup "Couldn't open session: CLI session transcript not found: [UUID]"
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  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Bug Description

Two related bugs in Claude Desktop app (macOS, Pro plan):

Bug 1: Local sessions in Code tab frozen

  • Open Claude Desktop app → Code tab
  • Create New session with Local environment
  • Type any message and send
  • No response appears, session is completely frozen
  • This happens with EVERY new local session

Bug 2: /desktop command fails from VS Code terminal

  • Run claude in VS Code integrated terminal
  • Type /desktop
  • Terminal shows "Opening in Claude Desktop..."
  • Desktop app shows error: "Couldn't open session: CLI session transcript not found: [UUID]"

What works

  • Cloud/Default sessions work (but require GitHub repo)
  • Terminal claude command works fine
  • VS Code terminal runs Claude Code fine

Environment

  • macOS
  • Claude Desktop app: latest version
  • Claude Code: v2.1.94
  • Plan: Pro
  • No GitHub repo (local files only)

Expected behavior

Local sessions should respond to messages. /desktop should open session in Desktop app from any terminal.

What Should Happen?

fix

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Steps to reproduce Bug 1:

  1. Open Claude Desktop app
  2. Click "Code" tab at the top
  3. Click "New session"
  4. Make sure environment is "Local" (bottom right)
  5. Type "Hello" in the Reply field
  6. Press Enter/Send
  7. Expected: Claude responds
  8. Actual: No response, session frozen Steps to reproduce Bug 2:
  9. Open VS Code
  10. Open integrated terminal (Ctrl+`)
  11. Run: cd ~/Documents/Checkbox/CLAUDE/ghost-themes/checkbox-theme && claude
  12. Wait for Claude Code to fully load
  13. Type: /desktop
  14. Terminal shows "Opening in Claude Desktop..."
  15. Expected: New session opens in Desktop app
  16. Actual: Error popup "Couldn't open session: CLI session transcript not found: [UUID]"

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.1.94

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The most likely fix involves investigating and resolving the issue with local session handling and CLI session transcript management in the Claude Desktop app.

Guidance

  • Verify that the local environment setup in the Claude Desktop app is correct and properly configured, as the issue only occurs with local sessions.
  • Check the Claude Code version and consider downgrading to a previous version that worked, as the issue is reported as a regression.
  • Investigate the error message "Couldn't open session: CLI session transcript not found: [UUID]" and ensure that the CLI session transcript is being generated and stored correctly.
  • Test the /desktop command with a cloud or default session to see if the issue is specific to local sessions.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more information about the internal workings of the Claude Desktop app and Claude Code.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to the handling of local sessions and CLI session transcripts in the Claude Desktop app. Without more information about the app's internal workings, it's difficult to provide a more specific solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try downgrading to a previous version of Claude Code that worked, as the issue is reported as a regression. This may help resolve the issue until a fix is available for the current version.

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Expected behavior

Local sessions should respond to messages. /desktop should open session in Desktop app from any terminal.

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