[BUG] /new command selects /init instead of /clear (new) despite being first match

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

When typing /new in the command input, the autocomplete dropdown correctly shows /clear (new) as the first result, indicating "new" is a recognized alias for "clear". However, the selection highlight incorrectly jumps to /init, so pressing Enter executes /init instead of the intended /clear command.

The autocomplete is matching correctly but selecting the wrong item.

What Should Happen?

When typing /new, the /clear (new) option should be both:

1. Listed first in results (this works correctly)
2. Selected/highlighted by default, so pressing Enter executes /clear

Error Messages/Logs

N/A - No error messages, just incorrect selection behavior.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code
2. Type /new in the command input
3. Observe the autocomplete dropdown:

• /clear (new) appears as the first option
• /init is highlighted/selected instead

1. Press Enter
2. /init executes instead of /clear

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.1.7

Claude Code Version

2.1.12 (Claude Code)

Platform

Other

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

Screenshot attached showing:

• /new typed in command input
• /clear (new) listed as first result
• /init incorrectly highlighted/selected

Workaround: Press Up arrow to manually select /clear (new) before pressing Enter.

Platform note: Using Claude Enterprise (selected "Other" in Platform dropdown)

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