[BUG] Worktree session gets passed incorrect branch name

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 4, 2026 by tomgilder Closed Apr 2, 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?

When running claude --worktree <name>, Claude gets told the current branch is the branch from _before_ the worktree was created.

The branch name seems to be injected into the system prompt as part of the startup context.

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What Should Happen?

Run claude --worktree test and Claude knows it's on worktree-test.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run claude --worktree test
  2. Ask Claude "what branch are we on?"

It will give you the wrong answer.

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.68

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

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