[Feature Request] Add GUI menu option to restart Claude Desktop
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 16, 2026 by hooolio Closed May 24, 2026
Currently, restarting Claude Desktop on Windows requires right-clicking the system tray icon and selecting Quit, then relaunching manually. This is friction-heavy, especially when you need to pick up config changes or clear a stuck state.
Request: Add a restart option accessible from within the app itself, e.g.:
- A
File → Restartmenu item - A right-click option in the app's own menu/header
- Or a keyboard shortcut
Related: #34320 requests a /restart chat command — this is complementary but distinct (GUI-level, not chat-level).
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