[BUG] Resume picker does not show custom session name set via /rename
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Feb 24, 2026 by tusharvana Closed Feb 24, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [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?
Resume picker does not show custom session name set via /rename
What Should Happen?
shows first message content / slug for most of the previous sessions in /resume command dropdown
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a session
- /rename my_session_name
- Exit, then run claude --resume
- The picker shows the first message or auto-generated slug, not "my_session_name"
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.52 (Claude Code)
Platform
Google Vertex AI
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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