Feature Request: Display current working directory in UI

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Nov 13, 2025 by phoenixf Closed Nov 17, 2025

Problem

When working with multiple projects/sessions, it's not clear which project is currently active in the Claude Code interface. This can cause confusion when switching between different codebases.

Proposed Solution

Display the working directory path prominently in the UI, such as:

  • In the header/title bar
  • In a status bar at the bottom
  • Or as a persistent breadcrumb

Example Mock-up

📁 /var/www/orelhao/frontend  [Git: master ✓]

Or simpler:

Working on: /var/www/orelhao/frontend

Benefits

  • Context awareness: Users always know which project they're working on
  • Prevents mistakes: Reduces confusion when managing multiple projects
  • Better UX: Matches behavior of most modern IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, etc.)

Current Workaround

Currently, users need to:

  • Check the initial conversation context
  • Ask the assistant which project is active
  • Look at file paths in tool calls

Additional Context

This would be especially helpful for users who:

  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Have multiple Claude Code sessions open
  • Frequently switch between projects

Thank you for considering this feature!

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