Unify startup: show resumable sessions inline with the new-session prompt

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Feb 12, 2026 by jakswa Closed Mar 13, 2026

On startup, show recent sessions as the default landing screen instead of a blank prompt. Typing a new message would start a new session (the current default path), but you'd also see your recent sessions right there to resume.

Currently the flows are separate:

  • claude → blank prompt (new session)
  • claude --resume → session picker

Merging these into a single startup UX would reduce friction for resuming work.

Rough idea

  • Launch claude → see a list of recent sessions
  • Select one to resume, or just start typing to begin a new session
  • Essentially the --resume picker with an inline prompt for new sessions

Not a big deal if this doesn't fit the vision — just a thought.

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