[BUG] No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)
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What's Wrong?
Bug: No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)
Description
In Claude Code Desktop (Windows), after accidentally archiving a "Code" tab session, there is no visible option to unarchive it. The session continues to work (I can still send messages and receive responses), but:
- It does not appear in the sidebar under "Today" or any date section
- The search function (magnifying glass) only searches Chat conversations, not Code sessions
- Clicking the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title only shows "Archive" and "Delete" — no "Unarchive" option
- The session seems to be in a limbo state: archived but still active
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code Desktop on Windows
- Start a Code session (Código tab) linked to a project folder
- Click the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title
- Click "Archivar" (Archive)
- The session disappears from the sidebar
- The session remains open and functional, but cannot be unarchived
Expected Behavior
- An "Unarchive" option should appear in the dropdown menu when a session is archived
- OR archived Code sessions should appear in a searchable "Archived" section
- OR there should be a confirmation dialog before archiving
Actual Behavior
- No unarchive option exists anywhere in the UI
- The search function does not find archived Code sessions
- The only options visible are "Archive" (again) and "Delete"
- The user is left with no way to restore the session to the sidebar, and risks accidentally deleting it
Environment
- Claude Code Desktop (Windows 10 Pro)
- Plan: Max
- Model: Opus 4.6 (1M context)
- Date: 2026-04-04
Impact
- High risk of accidental data loss (Delete button is next to Archive)
- User cannot organize or find archived Code sessions
- Causes anxiety about losing long, complex working sessions
Suggested Fix
- Add "Unarchive" option to the session dropdown when a session is archived
- Add archived sessions to the sidebar search results
- Add a confirmation dialog before archiving
What Should Happen?
Bug: No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)
Description
In Claude Code Desktop (Windows), after accidentally archiving a "Code" tab session, there is no visible option to unarchive it. The session continues to work (I can still send messages and receive responses), but:
- It does not appear in the sidebar under "Today" or any date section
- The search function (magnifying glass) only searches Chat conversations, not Code sessions
- Clicking the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title only shows "Archive" and "Delete" — no "Unarchive" option
- The session seems to be in a limbo state: archived but still active
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code Desktop on Windows
- Start a Code session (Código tab) linked to a project folder
- Click the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title
- Click "Archivar" (Archive)
- The session disappears from the sidebar
- The session remains open and functional, but cannot be unarchived
Expected Behavior
- An "Unarchive" option should appear in the dropdown menu when a session is archived
- OR archived Code sessions should appear in a searchable "Archived" section
- OR there should be a confirmation dialog before archiving
Actual Behavior
- No unarchive option exists anywhere in the UI
- The search function does not find archived Code sessions
- The only options visible are "Archive" (again) and "Delete"
- The user is left with no way to restore the session to the sidebar, and risks accidentally deleting it
Environment
- Claude Code Desktop (Windows 10 Pro)
- Plan: Max
- Model: Opus 4.6 (1M context)
- Date: 2026-04-04
Impact
- High risk of accidental data loss (Delete button is next to Archive)
- User cannot organize or find archived Code sessions
- Causes anxiety about losing long, complex working sessions
Suggested Fix
- Add "Unarchive" option to the session dropdown when a session is archived
- Add archived sessions to the sidebar search results
- Add a confirmation dialog before archiving
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
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Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Versión 1.569.0 (49894a)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
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