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Claude Code Desktop Lacks GUI for Project Folder Selection and Session Switching

Launching Claude Code from the Windows desktop always opens the home directory with no way to select a project folder or switch between previous sessions via a graphical interface. Developers must use command-line navigation to reach project contexts. This friction affects Windows users who prefer GUI workflows.

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