[Windows] Bring back persistent terminal sessions to eliminate flashing console windows
Status Fixed / completed
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Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 4, 2026 · closed Jul 4, 2026
On Windows, each Bash/PowerShell tool call spawns a new console process, which causes a brief visible window flash. In a previous version, Claude Code kept two persistent terminal sessions (Bash + PowerShell) that could be minimized — all commands ran inside them without any flashing.
The current behavior is a cosmetic regression: the flashing windows are distracting, especially during intensive sessions with many tool calls.
Request: Add an option (or restore the previous default) to reuse persistent shell sessions instead of spawning a new process per command.
Environment:
- Platform: Windows 11 Pro
- Claude Code: Desktop app (latest)