Feature Request: /sessionsave command as intuitive alternative to /rename for session persistence
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jan 28, 2026 by unixweb Closed Feb 28, 2026
Problem
The current /rename command is the only way to give a session a name before exiting. However, the word "rename" implies changing an existing name — not saving/persisting a session for later retrieval.
When working on a project and wanting to pause (via /exit) and resume later, the mental model is saving the session, not renaming it.
Proposal
Add a dedicated command like /sessionsave <name> (or /session save <name>) that clearly communicates the intent: "I want to save this session so I can resume it later."
Example workflow:
# Working on a feature...
/sessionsave meine-feature-step-3
/exit
# Later:
claude --resume meine-feature-step-3
Why this matters
/renameis semantically misleading — users don't think of it as the "save session" action- A
/sessionsavecommand would be more discoverable and intuitive - It better matches the mental model of "pause and resume" workflows
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