[BUG] Files viewed in Claude Desktop do not consistently update when changed.
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?
Using Claude Code in the Claude Desktop application
I have my conversation open and next to it using the "..." -> "Files" menu I have open a file that we're working on.
Claude edits the file but the file preview on the right does not update. It's showing a stale copy.
I have to press F5 to refresh it.
What Should Happen?
When Claude edits the file, or ideally, when anything edits the file, the view of it should update.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Create a directory
- Open it in claude code, in claude desktop app.
- Ask to create a file (Example.md)
- Open it in the 'Files' side panel
- Have claude keep updating it as the conversation continues
- Watch as sometimes the view of the document doesn't update.
Claude Model
_No response_
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.251
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
Incorrect "duplicates" are being detected. This issue is not:
- File-tree not updating
- File diffs not being shown or anything re. "diff viewer"
It does look like a duplication of this original issue: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/67971 which says "Please open a new issue if this is still relevant" This issue is still relevant.
PS: I had to select "Windows Terminal" but I'm using ClaudeCode in the ClaudeDesktop app.
3 Comments
When the view of the file has not updated, I've noticed if I click outside of the application and then back in, it updates to the live state.
Perhaps it just needs to force a redraw?
I can't get a force redraw like that. I have to close the side panel, re-select files, then re-open the file. Mac pro desktop.
It's a real sea-anchor on co-authoring a document.
I would tell you my Claude for Mac version, except I can't click and copy from that window, but it's the latest as of today.
It turns out, if I click here:
<img width="649" height="134" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/84f442b8-ef95-4ea2-99af-aa68e6055a05" />
so the tree collapses, then expand it again, the tree at least is updated.