[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
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