Feature request: /new command to start a fresh session without exiting

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Problem Statement

Currently, to archive a session and start a new one with clean context, you have to exit Claude Code and run claude again. The existing /clear command wipes the conversation history but doesn't save it, so you lose the ability to --resume that session later.

Proposed Solution

I propose a new command - /new command would:

• Save/archive the current session (so it remains resumable via --resume)
• Start a fresh conversation with no context, in the same process

This would be more ergonomic than exit + restart, especially for users who work through multiple tasks in a sitting and want to keep sessions resumable.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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