File viewer and terminal panels should be available on a fresh session
Status Open
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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 7, 2026
Environment
- Claude Code desktop app
- Windows 11 Pro (10.0.26200)
Description
In the desktop app, the file-browsing and terminal menu options aren't accessible until after I've sent at least one prompt in a new session.
Expected
Those panels are available immediately when a fresh session opens.
Actual
I have to send Claude a throwaway message first just to unlock the menu options, before I can browse files or open a terminal.
Why it matters
Sometimes I open a session just to look at a file or run a command. Having to prompt the model first to unlock the UI is an unnecessary step (and an unnecessary model call).