[BUG] Missing branch in UI

Preflight Checklist

• [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?

The Claude Code interface does not display the current Git branch anywhere in the UI. The only way to know which branch you're on is to explicitly ask Claude in the chat.
This is a significant UX and safety issue — it's easy to accidentally work on the wrong branch (including master or main) without realizing it, which can lead to serious mistakes in a professional codebase.
A branch indicator should be permanently visible in the interface, ideally next to the directory name at the top of the session.

What Should Happen?

The branch I'm currently working on should appear in the UI

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

1.3883.0

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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