[BUG] session started with `--name` CLI flag does not show the session name in the top right corner of the prompt box
Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Mar 14, 2026 by zzJinux Closed Apr 18, 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?
As 2.1.75, when the session name is set via /rename command, I can see the top-right label in the prompt box:
<img width="712" height="147" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a2de322c-2b53-4bed-a806-b371e15875be" />
_BUT_ when I start a session with --name CLI flag (which is added in 2.1.76), it the label doesn't appear.
What Should Happen?
The session name should be displayed regardless of how the session name is set.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a session with
claude --name foobar - "foobar" is not displayed in the top right corner.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.76
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
iTerm2
Additional Information
_No response_
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