[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

  1. Run \claude\ from terminal/command prompt
  2. Attempt to resume a previous session (via \/resume\ or session selection)
  3. Session list appears briefly
  4. All sessions suddenly disappear
  5. 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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