[BUG] `claude -r` without arguments causes "--session-id" error in v2.1.81
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 21, 2026 by DaleSeo Closed Mar 25, 2026
Preflight Checklist
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- [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?
Running claude -r without arguments produces an error instead of showing the picker.
What Should Happen?
claude -r should open an interactive session picker (equivalent to claude --resume).
Error Messages/Logs
Error: --session-id can only be used with --continue or --resume if --fork-session is also specified.
Steps to Reproduce
claude -r
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.81
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
Workaround: Use claude --resume (full flag) instead.
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