[BUG] Using `claude://` deeplink does not bring Claude app to front

Resolved 💬 0 comments Opened Jun 12, 2026 by Strus Closed Jul 6, 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?

Using claude:// deeplink does not bring Claude app to front. App stays closed/minimized, although deeplink is handled in the background.

What Should Happen?

Claude should be bring into focus after using deeplink.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start Claude desktop app
  2. Close it, see that it stays in Dock
  3. Use the deeplink to create a new session and add a file there
  4. See that app stays minimized to Doc

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

1.9659.2

Claude Code Version

1.12603.1 (3df4fd)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_

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