[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
- Open Claude Code Desktop
- Add a folder (e.g.
~/Documents/Honda CR-V) as a new project - The project tab shows the correct folder name
- 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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