claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Desktop app: cannot sort projects in sidebar [1 participants]

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The Claude Code desktop app sidebar previously allowed sorting/reordering the project list, and I can no longer do so. There's no visible sort control, neither in the project list header nor in right-click / context menus on individual projects.

Root Cause

The Claude Code desktop app sidebar previously allowed sorting/reordering the project list, and I can no longer do so. There's no visible sort control, neither in the project list header nor in right-click / context menus on individual projects.

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Summary

The Claude Code desktop app sidebar previously allowed sorting/reordering the project list, and I can no longer do so. There's no visible sort control, neither in the project list header nor in right-click / context menus on individual projects.

Environment

  • macOS (Darwin 25.3.0)
  • Claude Code desktop app, current version as of late April 2026

Expected

A way to sort or reorder projects in the sidebar (by name, recency, or manual drag).

Actual

No sort control is visible anywhere in the sidebar. Projects appear in a fixed order with no way to change it.

Question

Was project sorting intentionally removed or relocated, or is this a regression? If it was moved, please point to the new location. If removed, would the team consider restoring manual reordering — it's useful for users with many projects.

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TL;DR

The most likely fix is to wait for a potential update or patch from the Claude Code desktop app team to restore the project sorting feature.

Guidance

  • Check the app's settings or preferences for any hidden options related to project sorting, as it's possible that the feature was not removed but rather relocated.
  • Look for any updates or patches released after late April 2026, as the issue might have been addressed in a newer version.
  • If no updates are available, consider reaching out to the Claude Code support team to report the issue and request the restoration of the project sorting feature.
  • Review the app's documentation or release notes to see if there are any mentions of changes to the project sorting functionality.

Notes

The issue seems to be specific to the macOS version of the app, and it's unclear if this is a regression or an intentional change. Without more information from the development team, it's difficult to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Wait for an update or patch from the Claude Code desktop app team, as it's possible that the feature was temporarily removed or relocated due to a bug or redesign.

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