[Regression 1.9659.2] computer-use tools disconnect after first use in Code mode (Windows)
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- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Bug Description
After auto-update to Claude Desktop 1.9659.2 (2026-05-29), computer-use tools
disconnect after the first use in Code mode. The tools are available on the
first turn but unavailable in all subsequent turns.
Environment
- Claude Desktop version: 1.9659.2
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Mode: Code (local agent / bridge session)
- Plan: Pro/Max
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Desktop in Code mode
- Use any computer-use tool (e.g. screenshot, request_access)
- Send a follow-up message in the same session
- computer-use tools are gone — ToolSearch returns no results
Expected Behavior
computer-use tools remain available throughout the session (worked in previous version)
Actual Behavior
Tools disconnect after first use. Every new turn triggers:
[LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
Log Evidence
File: %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\main.log
First occurrence of "renderer-dependent" in logs: 2026-05-29 08:11:48
(Zero occurrences before this date = regression introduced in 1.9659.2)
Repeated pattern every turn:
2026-05-29 08:11:48 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
2026-05-29 08:12:50 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
2026-05-29 08:14:09 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
Additional Notes
- Toggle off/on in Settings > General does NOT fix the issue
- Restarting Claude Desktop does NOT fix the issue
- computer-use works exactly ONCE per fresh session start, then disappears
- Previous version had no "renderer-dependent" messages in logs at all
What Should Happen?
computer-use tools (screenshot, request_access, etc.) should remain available throughout the entire session in Code mode, as they did before version 1.9659.2.
Error Messages/Logs
2026-05-29 08:11:48 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
2026-05-29 08:12:50 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
2026-05-29 08:14:09 [info] [LocalAgentModeSessionManager] Bridge session: disabling renderer-dependent tools
NOTE: This message does NOT appear anywhere in logs before 2026-05-29 (after update to 1.9659.2).
Log file: %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\main.log
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Desktop in Code mode (Windows)
- Use any computer-use tool (e.g. screenshot or request_access)
- Tool works successfully on the first turn
- Send any follow-up message in the same session
- computer-use tools are now unavailable — system shows "MCP server disconnected"
- Issue repeats every session — tools always disconnect after first use
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
unknown(worked before 2026-05-29)
Claude Code Version
1.9659.2
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_
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