[BUG] Permission bypass mode resets when switching between concurrent sessions

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• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Since the last 1-2 updates of Claude Code desktop app for macOS, the "bypass permissions" mode no longer persists across concurrent sessions. When running two sessions side-by-side, switching from one session to another causes the permission mode to revert from "bypass" back to "ask permission" in the session you switch to.

Previously (before the last two updates), bypass permission mode was persistent — once set, it stayed active across all sessions until manually changed.

What Should Happen?

Permission bypass mode should persist across all sessions until the user explicitly changes it, as it did in earlier versions.

Actual behavior:

Switching between concurrent sessions resets the bypass permission setting. The session you switch to reverts to "ask permission" mode.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code desktop app on macOS
2. Start a session and set permission mode to "bypass permissions"
3. Start a second session (new conversation)
4. Switch back to the first session
5. Observe that the first session has reverted to "ask permission" mode

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude 1.1.3918 (a4b368) 2026-02-20T23:13:32.000Z

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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