Desktop app (Windows): @ file mention has no autocomplete and folder picker cannot navigate folders
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jun 5, 2026 by Janspeed Closed Jun 9, 2026
Environment
- Platform: Windows 11 Pro
- App: Claude Code desktop app
Bug description
Two related issues with the @ file mention feature on Windows:
- No intellisense/autocomplete when typing
@— Typing@followed by a partial filename in the chat input produces no dropdown or autocomplete suggestions. The feature appears to do nothing on Windows desktop.
- Folder picker cannot navigate folders — When attempting to set a project folder (e.g. when starting a new session), the folder picker UI does not allow navigating into subdirectories. It is not possible to select a nested folder as the working directory.
Expected behavior
- Typing
@followed by partial filename should show a filtered list of matching files from the project directory. - The folder picker should allow navigating into subdirectories to select the desired project root.
Impact
Without a working folder picker, no project directory can be set. Without a project directory, @ file autocomplete cannot function. Both features are effectively broken on Windows desktop.
Steps to reproduce
- Open Claude Code desktop app on Windows 11.
- Start a new session and attempt to select a project folder — folder navigation is not possible.
- In an existing session, type
@followed by a partial filename — no autocomplete appears.
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