uygnoey Redesigning Claude Code on desktop for parallel agents
Instructions
- Use the sidebar to manage multiple active and recent sessions.
- Filter sessions by status, project, or environment to find the right context quickly.
- Group sessions by project to resume work faster.
- Use side chat (\u2318 + ; on macOS, Ctrl + ; on Windows/Linux) to branch a conversation when you want a parallel thread that inherits context but does not write back to the main thread.
- Use the integrated terminal to run tests/builds alongside the session.
- Use the in-app file editor for small spot edits without leaving the app.
- Use the diff viewer and preview pane to review changes and open HTML/PDF outputs in-app.
- Arrange panes (terminal, preview, diff viewer, chat) via drag-and-drop to match your workflow.
- Use \u2318 + / (or Ctrl + /) to view the full list of keyboard shortcuts.
- Choose an appropriate view mode (Verbose, Normal, Summary) depending on how much detail you want in responses.
Examples
- When juggling multiple repos, keep sessions grouped by project and switch between them as results arrive.
- When you need an offshoot discussion (e.g., exploring an alternative approach), open side chat so the main thread stays focused.
- When verifying a change, run tests in the integrated terminal and review the resulting diff and preview side-by-side.
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Source
Distilled from Redesigning Claude Code on desktop for parallel agents (published 2026-04-14).