claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix feat: preserve session name and color across /clear [1 comments, 2 participants]

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/clear resets full session state, including the session name (set via /rename) and color (set via /color). These are cosmetic preferences that should ideally persist across context clears.

Root Cause

/clear resets full session state, including the session name (set via /rename) and color (set via /color). These are cosmetic preferences that should ideally persist across context clears.

Fix Action

Workaround

Re-run /rename and /color manually after each /clear.

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Summary

/clear resets full session state, including the session name (set via /rename) and color (set via /color). These are cosmetic preferences that should ideally persist across context clears.

Expected behavior

/clear clears conversation context but preserves session metadata: name and color.

Current behavior

/clear resets name and color, requiring the user to re-run /rename and /color after every context clear.

Workaround

Re-run /rename and /color manually after each /clear.

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TL;DR

Modify the /clear command to preserve session metadata, such as name and color, instead of resetting them.

Guidance

  • Identify the code responsible for handling the /clear command and modify it to exclude resetting session name and color.
  • Verify that the session metadata is stored separately from the conversation context to ensure it persists across clears.
  • Consider adding a check to ensure that the /clear command only resets the intended context, leaving cosmetic preferences intact.
  • Review the current implementation of /rename and /color to understand how session metadata is currently being stored and updated.

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

Notes

The solution may require changes to the underlying data structure or storage mechanism used for session metadata.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by modifying the /clear command to preserve session metadata, as upgrading to a fixed version is not mentioned in the issue. This approach directly addresses the reported behavior and provides a clear path to resolving the issue.

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/clear clears conversation context but preserves session metadata: name and color.

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