[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
- Open Claude Code Desktop and select any project folder for the first time
- Close the app
- Reopen and select a different project folder
- 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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