[BUG] Content area clipped/hidden when sidebar is open

Status Closed — not planned
Reported on v2.1.104
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 11 comments · opened Apr 15, 2026 · closed May 27, 2026

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  • [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • [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?

After the latest app update, when the sidebar is open, the main chat content area is partially hidden — not just resized to fit the remaining space, but actually clipped. Text and images that should be visible are cut off behind the sidebar.

When the sidebar is closed, everything displays correctly. This issue did not occur before the update.

Expected behavior: The chat content area should resize/reflow to fit the available space when the sidebar is open, without hiding any content.

Actual behavior: Part of the content is hidden/clipped behind the sidebar overlay, as if the content area doesn't account for the sidebar width.

Regression: Started after the most recent app update. Was working correctly in the previous version.

Environment:

App: Claude Desktop
OS: macOS (Darwin 24.6.0)
Screen: (add your screen resolution here)
App version: (check in Claude menu → About)

What Should Happen?

The screen is supposed to be fully revealed

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

It's a GUI screen bug, as seen in the photo

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.104

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

<img width="1118" height="708" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/36c9c9dd-7fb5-4137-a981-a9003905c697" />

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11 Comments

github-actions[bot] · 4 months ago

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

  1. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48457
  2. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48385
  3. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48432

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GreenVisionApps · 4 months ago

whats the fix for this

Jijolicious · 4 months ago

if your mac use intel then it's a GPU issue.

You need to start Claude app and disable the GPU compositing:

Close the Claude app.
Open your terminal and enter:
/Applications/Claude.app/Contents/MacOS/Claude --disable-gpu-compositing

Now the Claude app opens with GPU compositing disabled.

Then you can create an Automator so that each time you open the app is does it automatically.

You can ask Claude on how to do it.

I had the same issue and it fixed it after doing these steps.

GreenVisionApps · 4 months ago

That's crazy
@claude team needs to fix it

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:04 AM Jijolicious @.***> wrote:

Jijolicious left a comment (anthropics/claude-code#48532) <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532#issuecomment-4273714345> if your mac use intel then it's a GPU issue. You need to start Claude app and disable the GPU compositing: Close the Claude app. Open your terminal and enter: /Applications/Claude.app/Contents/MacOS/Claude --disable-gpu-compositing Now the Claude app opens with GPU compositing disabled. Then you can create an Automator so that each time you open the app is does it automatically. You can ask Claude on how to do it. I had the same issue and it fixed it after doing these steps. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532?email_source=notifications&email_token=AAG3VR6F6MX3AHKI4AAYQDT4WN4MPA5CNFSNUABFM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2JONZXKZKDN5WW2ZLOOQXTIMRXGM3TCNBTGQ22M4TFMFZW63VHMNXW23LFNZ2KKZLWMVXHJLDGN5XXIZLSL5RWY2LDNM#issuecomment-4273714345>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAG3VR3OWDYAUMSF53KFSQL4WN4MPAVCNFSM6AAAAACX2INSVSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DENZTG4YTIMZUGU> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: @.***>
AmirRecher · 4 months ago

O.k thanks i try

בתאריך שבת, 18 באפר׳ 2026, 18:09, מאת GreenVisionApps ‏<
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GreenVisionApps left a comment (anthropics/claude-code#48532) <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532#issuecomment-4273969163> That's crazy @claude team needs to fix it On Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:04 AM Jijolicious @.***> wrote: > Jijolicious left a comment (anthropics/claude-code#48532) > < https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532#issuecomment-4273714345> > > if your mac use intel then it's a GPU issue. > > You need to start Claude app and disable the GPU compositing: > > Close the Claude app. > Open your terminal and enter: > /Applications/Claude.app/Contents/MacOS/Claude --disable-gpu-compositing > > Now the Claude app opens with GPU compositing disabled. > > Then you can create an Automator so that each time you open the app is > does it automatically. > > You can ask Claude on how to do it. > > I had the same issue and it fixed it after doing these steps. > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > < https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532?email_source=notifications&email_token=AAG3VR6F6MX3AHKI4AAYQDT4WN4MPA5CNFSNUABFM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2JONZXKZKDN5WW2ZLOOQXTIMRXGM3TCNBTGQ22M4TFMFZW63VHMNXW23LFNZ2KKZLWMVXHJLDGN5XXIZLSL5RWY2LDNM#issuecomment-4273714345>, > or unsubscribe > < https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAG3VR3OWDYAUMSF53KFSQL4WN4MPAVCNFSM6AAAAACX2INSVSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DENZTG4YTIMZUGU> > . > You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: > @.> > — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532?email_source=notifications&email_token=AQANEEWYE66EIPQPGINONAD4WOLDPA5CNFSNUABFM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2JONZXKZKDN5WW2ZLOOQXTIMRXGM4TMOJRGYZ2M4TFMFZW63VGMF2XI2DPOKSWK5TFNZ2KYZTPN52GK4S7MNWGSY3L#issuecomment-4273969163>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AQANEESVTR5UDX26PDAA2XD4WOLDPAVCNFSM6AAAAACX2INSVSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DENZTHE3DSMJWGM> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.>
Jijolicious · 4 months ago

let me know if it worked

AmirRecher · 4 months ago

Yes, it worked!
Thank you so much!!!

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GreenVisionApps · 4 months ago

it seems to work. Now, how do I make it run automatically always? prompt?

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM Jijolicious @.***>
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Jijolicious left a comment (anthropics/claude-code#48532) <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532#issuecomment-4273714345> if your mac use intel then it's a GPU issue. You need to start Claude app and disable the GPU compositing: Close the Claude app. Open your terminal and enter: /Applications/Claude.app/Contents/MacOS/Claude --disable-gpu-compositing Now the Claude app opens with GPU compositing disabled. Then you can create an Automator so that each time you open the app is does it automatically. You can ask Claude on how to do it. I had the same issue and it fixed it after doing these steps. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/48532?email_source=notifications&email_token=AAG3VR6F6MX3AHKI4AAYQDT4WN4MPA5CNFSNUABFM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2JONZXKZKDN5WW2ZLOOQXTIMRXGM3TCNBTGQ22M4TFMFZW63VHMNXW23LFNZ2KKZLWMVXHJLDGN5XXIZLSL5RWY2LDNM#issuecomment-4273714345>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAG3VR3OWDYAUMSF53KFSQL4WN4MPAVCNFSM6AAAAACX2INSVSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DENZTG4YTIMZUGU> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: @.***>

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Jijolicious · 4 months ago

You need to create an Automator (should be in your application folder):

  1. Open Automator (search for it in Spotlight)
  2. Choose "Application" as the document type
  3. Search for "Run Shell Script" in the actions list, drag it in
  4. Paste this script:

/Applications/Claude.app/Contents/MacOS/Claude --disable-gpu-compositing

  1. Save it as something like "Claude Fixed" to your Applications folder (Cmd+S → name it → save to Applications)
  2. Swap it into your Dock:
  • Drag the old Claude icon out of the Dock to remove it
  • Drag your new "Claude Fixed" app into the Dock

Optional — give it the Claude icon:

  1. Right-click the original Claude.app → Get Info
  2. Click the icon in the top-left of the info window (it highlights)
  3. Press Cmd+C to copy it
  4. Right-click your Claude Fixed.app → Get Info
  5. Click its icon → Cmd+V to paste

That's it — now you just click the Dock icon and it launches with the fix every time.

github-actions[bot] · 3 months ago

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