[BUG] Desktop: web search not available in Quick Access mode
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 30, 2026 by dmd Closed May 3, 2026
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?
I have Web Search turned on in Desktop Claude on MacOS.
But if I toggle a Quick Access window, Web Search is disabled for that chat.
What Should Happen?
Quick Access chats should start with the same defaults as chats in the main window.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Start a Quick Access chat. Note that Web Search is not enabled.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
n/a - this is desktop
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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