Claude Code redesign adds integrated terminal, side-by-side sessions
Anthropic's Claude Code desktop app has been redesigned to support multiple side-by-side sessions managed via a new sidebar. The update transforms the app into a richer developer environment with an integrated terminal, file editing, document previews, and a customizable layout.
The Claude desktop redesign is a clear move to capture more of the developer workflow by bringing IDE-like features directly into the chat client.
- –Side-by-side sessions solve a major pain point for developers juggling multiple contexts or comparing prompts
- –The integrated terminal and file editor mean less context switching between Claude and external IDEs
- –Retaining CLI plugin compatibility ensures existing automated workflows aren't broken by the UI overhaul
- –The drag-and-drop layout allows users to build personalized dashboards rather than just linear chat threads
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45d ago
2026-04-16
PUBLISHED
46d ago
2026-04-14
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claudeai