[BUG] Claude code is not initiating a New session even after clicking on it multiple times.

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.246
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 26, 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?

Its always hangs on the loading sessions screen indefinitely. I can't initiate a new session at all. I tried all the troubleshooting steps. But, no use.

What Should Happen?

I should be able to open New Session and use Claude Code.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Install Claude code
Click on New session.
Nothing happens

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.246 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

<img width="1164" height="210" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b9d268bc-396c-4b88-900e-5f1d60302756" />
<img width="349" height="571" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b57519c7-17ac-4133-a432-c2f41e2c7539" />

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