[BUG][DESKTOP] Minimize window button not working on Linux (KDE Plasma 5)

Open 💬 0 comments Opened Jul 9, 2026 by scherbatey

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  • [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?

The minimize button in the title bar of the Claude Code desktop application does not respond when clicked. The window remains open and visible with no change in state.

What Should Happen?

Clicking the minimize button should minimize the application window to the taskbar/panel.

Error Messages/Logs

None

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Launch Claude Code desktop application
  2. Click the minimize button in the window title bar

Observe that nothing happens — the window does not minimize

Claude Model

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Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

1.18286.2 (b682d9), built 2026-07-07T00:03:05.000Z (desktop app)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Ubuntu/Debian Linux

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

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