[BUG] Folder management feature missing in Desktop sidebar when using Gateway mode (macOS)
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What's Wrong?
When using Claude Code Desktop in Gateway mode (macOS), the sidebar lacks the "folder" feature that is available when logged in with an OAuth subscription (Max plan).
With subscription login on another machine, I can create custom folders to organize sessions. In Gateway mode, the sidebar only shows auto-grouped sessions by working directory — no option to create/manage folders.
Steps to reproduce:
- Use Claude Code Desktop on macOS with Gateway authentication
- Observe the sidebar — sessions are listed by project, but there is no folder creation/management UI
- Compare with the same Desktop app using OAuth login on a different machine — folder feature is present
Expected: Folder management should be available regardless of authentication method.
Environment:
- OS: macOS (Darwin 25.5.0)
- Auth mode: Gateway
- Model: claude-opus-4-6
- Claude Code Desktop version: latest
Related: #83164 (same Gateway-mode sidebar limitation class)
What Should Happen?
The folder creation and management feature in the sidebar should work identically in Gateway mode as it does with OAuth subscription login. Authentication method should not affect Desktop UI features.
Error Messages/Logs
No error messages — the feature is simply absent from the UI.Steps to Reproduce
- Log into Claude Code Desktop via Gateway (API key / third-party provider)
- Look at the sidebar for folder management options
- Compare with OAuth-authenticated Desktop instance — folders are available there but not in Gateway mode