[FEATURE] Customizable Session Names with Timestamps
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Problem Statement
Feature Request: Customizable Session Names with Timestamps
When I open the session list in Claude Code, I see auto-generated names based on conversation content. However, I often can't recall what topic a session was about — I remember when I worked on something.
It would be very helpful if sessions could display a timestamp prefix (e.g. "2604021216_Codex_Setup") or at least show the session start time prominently in the session list.
Suggested options (either would help):
- Show session start date/time in the session list UI
- Auto-prefix session names with a timestamp like YYMMDDHHMM
This would be especially helpful for users with ADHD or anyone who thinks in terms of "when did I do this" rather than "what did I call this."
Thank you!
Proposed Solution
Suggested options (either would help):
- Show session start date/time in the session list UI
- Auto-prefix session names with a timestamp like YYMMDDHHMM
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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