[DOCS] VS Code session picker docs missing git branch, message count, and branch search
Documentation Type
Incorrect/outdated documentation
Documentation Location
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/vs-code
Section/Topic
"Resume past conversations" section
Current Documentation
The session picker is described as:
Click the dropdown at the top of the Claude Code panel to access your conversation history. You can search by keyword or browse by time (Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, etc.). Click any conversation to resume it with the full message history.
What's Wrong or Missing?
Changelog v2.1.33 added three enhancements to the VS Code session picker that are not reflected in the documentation:
A. Git branch display
Each session in the picker now shows the git branch it was created on. The docs don't mention this.
B. Message count display
Each session now shows how many messages it contains. The docs don't mention this.
C. Branch name search
Users can now search sessions by branch name in addition to keyword search. The docs only mention "search by keyword."
Suggested Improvement
Update the "Resume past conversations" description to reflect the new capabilities:
Before:
You can search by keyword or browse by time (Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, etc.).
After:
You can search by keyword or branch name, or browse by time (Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, etc.). Each session shows the git branch and message count for quick identification.
Impact
Low - Minor confusion or inconvenience
Additional Context
Affected Pages:
| Page | Context |
|------|---------|
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/vs-code | "Resume past conversations" section |
Total scope: 1 page affected
Source: Changelog v2.1.33
VSCode: Added git branch and message count to the session picker, with support for searching by branch name
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