[CLI] /resume command: Session list flickers then disappears (Windows)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 6, 2026 by Flywalker2000 Closed Feb 10, 2026
Bug Report
Summary
When attempting to resume a session using the CLI, the session list appears briefly (flickers) and then all sessions disappear, making it impossible to select a previous session.
Steps to Reproduce
- Run \
claude\from terminal/command prompt - Attempt to resume a previous session (via \
/resume\or session selection) - Session list appears briefly
- All sessions suddenly disappear
- Cannot select any session to resume
Expected Behavior
Session list should remain visible and allow selection of a previous session to resume.
Actual Behavior
Sessions appear momentarily (data is loading) but then are cleared/hidden from the list.
Environment
- Platform: Windows
- Claude Code Interface: Terminal/CLI
- Frequency: Every time (100% reproducible)
- Error Messages: None (silent failure)
Additional Context
- This appears to be a race condition or state management issue
- Session data is being loaded correctly (briefly visible)
- Something is clearing/overwriting the state after initial render
- No error is thrown to the console/terminal
Workarounds Attempted
- Using direct session ID with \
--session-id\flag (session IDs not easily discoverable) - Checking session storage directory (location unclear on Windows)
Impact
Users cannot resume previous sessions, losing conversation context and work continuity.
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