Preflight Checklist
Problem Statement
The macOS desktop app only supports a single logged-in account at a time. There is no way to switch between a personal and a work account without fully logging out and back in, which is disruptive to workflow.
Proposed Solution
An account switcher built into the macOS desktop app — similar to how tools like Slack and Linear handle multiple workspaces — allowing users to seamlessly switch between accounts without logging out.
Alternative Solutions
- Support launching multiple instances of the desktop app with isolated sessions
- A profile system similar to the CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR workaround already available in the CLI, but surfaced in the desktop app UI
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Other
Use Case Example
A developer has two accounts:
- Work account — company-provided Team or Enterprise plan
- Personal account — individual Pro or Max plan
Currently, there is no way to use both accounts in the desktop app simultaneously or switch between them easily. This forces the use of a separate tool (e.g. OpenAI Codex) for personal use, when the preference would be to consolidate into a single tool.
Additional Context
- This limitation is currently the only reason a competing tool is being used alongside this app — resolving it would allow full consolidation.
- This is a feature worth paying for as part of a higher-tier plan if needed.
A CLI-only workaround exists via the undocumented CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR environment variable, but this does not address the desktop app use case.
Preflight Checklist
Problem Statement
The macOS desktop app only supports a single logged-in account at a time. There is no way to switch between a personal and a work account without fully logging out and back in, which is disruptive to workflow.
Proposed Solution
An account switcher built into the macOS desktop app — similar to how tools like Slack and Linear handle multiple workspaces — allowing users to seamlessly switch between accounts without logging out.
Alternative Solutions
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Other
Use Case Example
A developer has two accounts:
Currently, there is no way to use both accounts in the desktop app simultaneously or switch between them easily. This forces the use of a separate tool (e.g. OpenAI Codex) for personal use, when the preference would be to consolidate into a single tool.
Additional Context
A CLI-only workaround exists via the undocumented CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR environment variable, but this does not address the desktop app use case.