Add /rename command to VSCode extension
Feature Request: Add /rename command to VSCode extension
Is your feature request related to a problem?
Yes. The CLI version of Claude Code supports session naming via:
claude -n "session name"at startup/rename <name>during an active session
However, neither option exists in the VSCode extension. When working with multiple sessions, the only way to rename them is through the UI (hovering over a session in "Past Conversations" and clicking the pencil icon). This is cumbersome when you want to name a session while working.
Describe the solution you'd like
Add the /rename command to the VSCode extension with the same behavior as the CLI:
/rename Add Switch Firmware versions
This would set the session's display name so it appears in the session picker with a descriptive title instead of an auto-generated one.
Describe alternatives you've considered
- Custom slash command — Not possible because
.claude/commands/*.mdfiles are prompt injections that can't access the VSCode extension's session state - Hooks — No hook event exposes session naming
- Manual UI rename — Works but breaks flow when you're in the middle of work
Additional context
This would help users who:
- Work on multiple features simultaneously across sessions
- Resume sessions days later and need descriptive names to find the right one
- Prefer keyboard-driven workflows over mouse interactions
The session naming infrastructure already exists (visible in "Past Conversations"). This request is just to expose it via the /rename slash command like the CLI does.
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