Feature request: /name command to rename active session
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 14, 2026 by allan-sentinel Closed Apr 23, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
Currently, sessions can only be named at startup using claude -n "name".
You often realize during a session that you want to name it.
So if you forget to name a session, or want to rename it based on what you ended up working on, there's no way to do so.
Proposed Solution
Add a /name slash command:
/name "finance calculator refactor"
Alternative Solutions
- Restarting with
-nloses context - Comments in chat don't appear in
/resume
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
- Forgot to name at startup
- Scope changed during session
- Want descriptive name after long session
Additional Context
_No response_
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