Feature request: Add delete option for sessions (not just archive)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 28, 2026 by enzoferraripapa-arch Closed Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The Claude Code desktop app only provides an Archive option for managing past sessions. There is no Delete option. Over time, sessions accumulate in the session switcher UI, making it cluttered and harder to navigate.
Problem
- Sessions keep piling up in the session list with no way to permanently remove them
- The only available option is "Archive", which still keeps sessions visible/accessible
- Users who work with multiple worktrees or projects end up with many orphaned sessions that are no longer relevant
- Even though session metadata is small (~19 KB), the growing list is a UX issue
Expected Behavior
- A Delete option alongside Archive in the session management UI
- Allow users to permanently remove sessions they no longer need
- Optionally: bulk delete / bulk cleanup of old sessions
Environment
- Claude Code Desktop App (Windows 11)
- Claude Code v2.1.51
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