[BUG] Cowork folder stuck, cannot change

[fznx-io]

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• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

When I click on "Work in a folder", and choose any folder, it always stuck on the same folder.

What Should Happen?

When I click on "Work in a folder", and choose any folder, it should change the folder.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Go to cowork, click "Work in a folder", choose any folder

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

Claude 1.1.886 (ef5d26) 2026-01-24T18:00:47.000Z

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

[github-actions]

Found 1 possible duplicate issue:

1. [BUG] Folder selector in Spotlight/menu bar doesn't change working directory #15681

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[MarshallOfSound]

@fznx-io Can you confirm your Claude Desktop is fully up to date (what version are you on)

[fznx-io]

it is fully up to date and I have tried uninstall-reinstall again. the version is already attached on the ticket creation which is Claude 1.1.886 (ef5d26) 2026-01-24T18:00:47.000Z

[fznx-io]

@MarshallOfSound is it currently being fixed?

[fznx-io]

I can say it's fixed now with the new UI.

Thanks!

[github-actions]

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