[FEATURE] GUI project/session switcher in Claude Code Desktop

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Problem Statement

When launching Claude Code from the Windows desktop icon, it always starts in the default home directory. There is no GUI way to select a project folder or switch between past sessions. Claude.ai web has project-based file and conversation management, but Claude Code Desktop lacks an equivalent GUI feature. This is especially painful for users working across multiple machines and multiple projects.

Proposed Solution

• Manually set "Start in" path on each desktop shortcut per project
• Write PowerShell profile scripts to cd into project folders before launching Claude
• Use Claude.ai web Projects instead

All of these are impractical workarounds that require repeated setup on every machine.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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