[BUG] /rename without args reports 'no conversation context' despite active conversation
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 22, 2026 by NahumLitvin Closed Feb 26, 2026
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- [x] I have searched existing issues and this bug hasn't been reported yet
- [x] I can reproduce this bug consistently
Bug Description
/rename without arguments reports "Could not generate a name: no conversation context yet" even when there's an active conversation with substantial context.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a new Claude Code session
- Have a multi-turn conversation (in my case: ~10 turns discussing skills, CLI commands, research)
- Run
/renamewithout arguments
Expected Behavior
Should auto-generate a session name from conversation context (feature added in v2.1.41 per #25455).
Actual Behavior
Could not generate a name: no conversation context yet. Usage: /rename <name>
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.50
- OS: macOS (Darwin 25.2.0)
- Shell: zsh
Additional Context
- Issue #25455 documents this feature as working in v2.1.41+
- The conversation had clear topics that could be used for naming (skills, CLI commands, /rename functionality)
- Possibly the context check is looking at the wrong thing, or there's a race condition
Related Issues
- #25455 (docs issue about this feature)
- #15762 (original feature request)
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