[Feature Request] Allow read-only access to Code tab conversation history after subscription expires

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• [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
• [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

Summary

When a Claude Pro/Max subscription expires, the entire Code tab in the desktop app becomes inaccessible — including past conversation history. Users lose the ability to even read discussions they had about their own codebases.

Current behavior

After subscription expiry, opening the Code tab shows a paywall or blank state. All previously recorded conversations (architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging sessions, etc.) are completely inaccessible.

Proposed Solution

Expected behavior

Users should be able to read their existing Code tab conversation history without an active subscription.

Proposed solution

• Decouple read access from write/AI access in the Code tab.
• Expired users can browse and copy past conversations, but cannot send new messages or trigger agent actions.

Alternative Solutions

As an alternative minimum: it seems conversation history has stored locally (e.g. ~/.claude/projects/), so basically user can access it now, but it is not convenient or elegant.

Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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