[BUG] when performing developer reload, the previous conversation should be resumed by default

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jun 10, 2026 by owencorpening Closed Jun 14, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Developer reload causes a completely clean context.

What Should Happen?

Developer reload should resume previous conversation or prompt to continue.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

using the claude code extension inside vscode, establish some context and perform developer: reload

when the prompt is available again the context will be gone

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.170

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Ubuntu/Debian Linux

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

_No response_

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