Session rename breaks resume by name
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 20, 2026 by tslateman Closed Feb 20, 2026
Description
/rename changes the session display name but discards the original. When resuming, the session appears under its renamed label with no trace of the original name.
Steps to reproduce
- Start a new session (auto-named or manually named "elton")
- Run
/rename kiki - Exit the session
- Resume — session displays as "kiki" with no indication it was ever "elton"
Expected behavior
Either:
--resumeby original name still works, or- The original name is preserved somewhere visible (e.g., "kiki (was: elton)")
Actual behavior
The original session name is lost. No way to find the session by its original name after renaming.
Environment
- Claude Code CLI
- macOS
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