[Bug] Blue unread markers missing in standalone Claude Code Desktop app
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 9, 2026 by alex-foster-personal Closed Apr 7, 2026
Description
The standalone Claude Code Desktop app previously showed blue unread markers/indicators for conversations or completions. These markers are no longer visible.
Context
- The
[VSCode]integration added tab icon badges in v2.0.73: blue for pending permissions, orange for unread completions - The standalone Desktop app appeared to have its own unread marker system (blue indicators) that is now missing
- Issue
#30766requests notification dots for background task completion in the Claude App, which was taggedinvalid- suggesting this may be an intentional removal or a regression
Expected Behavior
Blue unread markers should appear in the standalone Desktop app to indicate unread completions or conversations requiring attention. These were previously present and are described as "invaluable" for managing multiple sessions.
Actual Behavior
No blue unread markers are visible in the standalone Claude Code Desktop app.
Environment
- Platform: macOS (Darwin 24.4.0)
- Claude Code: latest version as of 2026-03-09
- App: Standalone Claude Code Desktop (NOT VSCode extension)
Impact
Without unread indicators, users managing multiple concurrent sessions have no visual signal for which sessions need attention, making the multi-session workflow significantly harder.
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