[proposal] CLI-desktop conversation sync (#61967) - #61969
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Adds desktop-session-sync plugin that bridges CLI session transcripts (~/.claude/projects/**/*.jsonl) to the Claude desktop app's conversation list by synthesising local_<uuid>.json metadata files. Includes: - Python sync script (hooks/sync_sessions.py) with dry-run support - PostToolUse hook for auto-sync after transcript writes - /sync-desktop-sessions slash command for on-demand sync - Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux) - Full plugin README, updated feature proposal, and CHANGELOG
This was referenced May 25, 2026
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Summary
Feature proposal for syncing Claude Code CLI conversation history with the Claude desktop app, enabling users to browse and review sessions from either interface.
Closes #61967
Problem
CLI sessions are local-only (stored in ~/.claude/projects/**/*.jsonl) and invisible in the desktop app. Users must choose between CLI power-user workflow and desktop browsing UI.
Proposed Architecture
Three options analyzed in the proposal document:
Existing Infrastructure
Claude Code already has session IDs, feedback IDs, resume mechanism, and stats cache � the plumbing partially exists. The gap is a shared metadata index that both products can read.