[BUG] No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)

[sebadr1982-netizen]

Preflight Checklist

• I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Bug: No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)

Description

In Claude Code Desktop (Windows), after accidentally archiving a "Code" tab session, there is no visible option to unarchive it. The session continues to work (I can still send messages and receive responses), but:

1. It does not appear in the sidebar under "Today" or any date section
2. The search function (magnifying glass) only searches Chat conversations, not Code sessions
3. Clicking the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title only shows "Archive" and "Delete" — no "Unarchive" option
4. The session seems to be in a limbo state: archived but still active

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code Desktop on Windows
2. Start a Code session (Código tab) linked to a project folder
3. Click the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title
4. Click "Archivar" (Archive)
5. The session disappears from the sidebar
6. The session remains open and functional, but cannot be unarchived

Expected Behavior

• An "Unarchive" option should appear in the dropdown menu when a session is archived
• OR archived Code sessions should appear in a searchable "Archived" section
• OR there should be a confirmation dialog before archiving

Actual Behavior

• No unarchive option exists anywhere in the UI
• The search function does not find archived Code sessions
• The only options visible are "Archive" (again) and "Delete"
• The user is left with no way to restore the session to the sidebar, and risks accidentally deleting it

Environment

• Claude Code Desktop (Windows 10 Pro)
• Plan: Max
• Model: Opus 4.6 (1M context)
• Date: 2026-04-04

Impact

• High risk of accidental data loss (Delete button is next to Archive)
• User cannot organize or find archived Code sessions
• Causes anxiety about losing long, complex working sessions

Suggested Fix

• Add "Unarchive" option to the session dropdown when a session is archived
• Add archived sessions to the sidebar search results
• Add a confirmation dialog before archiving

What Should Happen?

Bug: No way to unarchive a Code session in Claude Code Desktop (Windows)

Description

In Claude Code Desktop (Windows), after accidentally archiving a "Code" tab session, there is no visible option to unarchive it. The session continues to work (I can still send messages and receive responses), but:

1. It does not appear in the sidebar under "Today" or any date section
2. The search function (magnifying glass) only searches Chat conversations, not Code sessions
3. Clicking the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title only shows "Archive" and "Delete" — no "Unarchive" option
4. The session seems to be in a limbo state: archived but still active

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code Desktop on Windows
2. Start a Code session (Código tab) linked to a project folder
3. Click the dropdown arrow (▼) next to the session title
4. Click "Archivar" (Archive)
5. The session disappears from the sidebar
6. The session remains open and functional, but cannot be unarchived

Expected Behavior

• An "Unarchive" option should appear in the dropdown menu when a session is archived
• OR archived Code sessions should appear in a searchable "Archived" section
• OR there should be a confirmation dialog before archiving

Actual Behavior

• No unarchive option exists anywhere in the UI
• The search function does not find archived Code sessions
• The only options visible are "Archive" (again) and "Delete"
• The user is left with no way to restore the session to the sidebar, and risks accidentally deleting it

Environment

• Claude Code Desktop (Windows 10 Pro)
• Plan: Max
• Model: Opus 4.6 (1M context)
• Date: 2026-04-04

Impact

• High risk of accidental data loss (Delete button is next to Archive)
• User cannot organize or find archived Code sessions
• Causes anxiety about losing long, complex working sessions

Suggested Fix

• Add "Unarchive" option to the session dropdown when a session is archived
• Add archived sessions to the sidebar search results
• Add a confirmation dialog before archiving

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

Versión 1.569.0 (49894a)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

No response

[RocktonDexGuy]

This has happened to me as well just now. No additional information to report other than what is described above.

[Andrew-Lin1118]

same problem

[Anai-Guo]

same problem

[github-actions]

Closing for now — inactive for too long. Please open a new issue if this is still relevant.

[github-actions]

This issue has been automatically locked since it was closed and has not had any activity for 7 days. If you're experiencing a similar issue, please file a new issue and reference this one if it's relevant.