claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Sidebar overlaps main chat content after Mac app update [1 comments, 2 participants]

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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?

Description:

  • Desktop app version: [check in app menu]
  • Operating system: macOS 13.7.8 (22H730)
  • Issue: After recent update, left sidebar overlaps chat content, cutting off text on left side
  • Steps tried: App restart, computer restart, Reset App Data - none resolved the issue
  • Screenshots: [attach your screenshot]

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open Claude Desktop app on macOS 13.7.8
  2. Navigate to any chat
  3. Observe sidebar overlapping main content area
<img width="1312" height="833" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4970294b-5a9f-4331-83fc-01e931695ac2" />

What Should Happen?

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open Claude Desktop app on macOS 13.7.8
  2. Navigate to any chat
  3. Observe sidebar overlapping main content area

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Desktop app on macOS 13.7.8
  2. Navigate to any chat
  3. Observe sidebar overlapping main content area

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

4.6

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by adjusting the layout or CSS styling of the Claude Desktop app to prevent the left sidebar from overlapping with the chat content area.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue is specific to the macOS 13.7.8 operating system and Claude Code version 4.6 by testing on other platforms and versions.
  • Check the app's layout and CSS styling to identify any recent changes that may be causing the overlap.
  • Consider adjusting the sidebar's width or position to prevent it from overlapping with the main content area.
  • If the issue is confirmed to be a regression, review the changelog for version 4.6 to identify potential changes that may have introduced the bug.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not include specific code details.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the Sonnet model or the Anthropic API, and further testing is needed to confirm. Additionally, the lack of information on the last working version and additional details may limit the ability to provide a comprehensive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adjust the app's layout and CSS styling to prevent the overlap, as the issue is likely related to a recent change in the app's design or styling.

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