Background session UI: 'describe a task for a new session' input stuck in conversation view with large blank space
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened May 12, 2026 by ori8996 Closed Jun 12, 2026
Bug Description
When using Claude Code in background session mode, the UI layout breaks:
- Large blank/black area occupies the top portion of the screen
- The
❯ describe a task for a new sessioninput line is stuck in the middle of the view - Conversation messages are pushed below that input line instead of filling the main area
- Sessions list UI and conversation view appear overlapped/mixed
Expected Behavior
The conversation should fill the main area normally with input at the bottom — same as a regular interactive session.
Actual Behavior
The sessions list UI (describe a task for a new session input) is rendered inside/over the conversation view. Large blank space at top, sessions input in middle, conversation messages crammed below.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start or receive a background session in Claude Code desktop app
- View the session while it is active
- Observe: large blank space at top,
describe a task for a new sessioninput in middle, conversation messages below
Environment
- Platform: macOS (Darwin 24.6.0)
- Claude Code desktop app
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