[BUG] Session breadcrumb shows stale project name from first-ever session

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.260
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Sep 4, 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?

The session breadcrumb/title bar in Claude Code Desktop permanently shows the name of the first project folder ever opened, regardless of which project is subsequently selected.

What Should Happen?

The breadcrumb should update to reflect the currently active project folder.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code Desktop and select any project folder for the first time
  2. Close the app
  3. Reopen and select a different project folder
  4. Observe: the breadcrumb at the top still shows the original folder name from step 1

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.260 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

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