[BUG] Adding folder as project does not change working directory (CWD remains parent folder)

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 23, 2026 by viktorkasap Closed Jun 24, 2026

Description

When adding a folder as a project in Claude Code Desktop (macOS), the working directory (CWD) does not change to the added folder — it remains the parent directory.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code Desktop
  2. Add a folder (e.g. ~/Documents/Honda CR-V) as a new project
  3. The project tab shows the correct folder name
  4. Ask Claude: "what folder are you in?"

Expected Behavior

CWD should be /Users/username/Documents/Honda CR-V

Actual Behavior

CWD is /Users/username (parent directory, not the added project folder)

Environment

  • Platform: macOS
  • App: Claude Code Desktop
  • Model: claude-sonnet-4-6

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