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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Desktop: project folder & branch no longer persist between new threads (regression after ~April 8, 2026 update) [1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#46393•Fetched 2026-04-11 06:21:28
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What's Wrong?

After an update on or around April 8, 2026, the selected project folder and git branch no longer persist when starting a new thread in Claude Code Desktop (macOS). Previously, opening a new thread would retain the previously-used project folder and branch. Now, every new thread requires manually re-selecting both the folder and the branch, even when continuing to work on the same project.

What Should Happen?

When opening a new thread, the previously-used project folder and git branch should be pre-selected automatically, as they were before the April 8, 2026 update.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code Desktop on macOS
  2. Select a project folder and a git branch in a thread
  3. Work in that thread
  4. Start a new thread (e.g., via the "New Thread" button)
  5. Observe that the project folder and git branch are NOT pre-selected — both must be manually re-selected

Claude Model

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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

1.0.123 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

This is a regression noticed after the update around April 8, 2026. The behavior previously worked correctly — new threads would retain the last-used project folder and git branch. This adds friction to every new thread, especially when working on a single project across multiple sessions throughout the day. Note: This bug is specific to Claude Code Desktop (macOS), not the CLI.

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TL;DR

  • The most likely fix involves updating the application's configuration or settings to retain the previously-used project folder and git branch when starting a new thread in Claude Code Desktop on macOS.

Guidance

  • Review the application's settings or configuration files for any changes related to project folder and git branch persistence.
  • Check if there are any new options or flags in the Claude Code version 1.0.123 that need to be enabled to retain the previous behavior.
  • Investigate if the issue is related to the Anthropic API or the macOS platform, and if there are any known issues or updates that could resolve the problem.
  • Consider reaching out to the development team or checking the official documentation for any guidance on configuring the application to retain the project folder and git branch.

Example

  • No specific code snippet can be provided without more information about the application's configuration or settings.

Notes

  • The issue seems to be specific to the Claude Code Desktop application on macOS, and the exact cause is unclear without more information about the application's configuration or settings.
  • The fact that this is a regression noticed after an update suggests that the issue may be related to changes in the application's code or configuration.

Recommendation

  • Apply workaround: Until a fix is available, users may need to manually re-select the project folder and git branch for each new thread, or explore alternative configurations or settings that could mitigate the issue.

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