Code users in the Claude Desktop app rely on folder groups, visible context, safe permission defaults and more (summary based on GitHub issues after the latest update)

The rollout of Claude Desktop app version 2.37337.1 on October 13 triggered significant user feedback, with 36 GitHub issues highlighting disruptions to established workflows. While Anthropic responded quickly to the most critical complaint by shipping automatic per-folder groups the next day, several other changes removed features that users relied on for daily operations.

Key Workflow Disruptions

• Project Organization: The most reported issue was the loss of per-project folder grouping. Users reported sessions from multiple projects merging into a single list, breaking their organizational structure. Anthropic addressed this by adding automatic per-folder groups under Group by > Environment.
• Context Visibility: The context window usage indicator moved to a side panel, making it harder for users to monitor token limits and decide when to start new sessions.
• Permission Defaults: The default button for permission prompts changed from Allow once to Always allow, with the former moved to a dropdown. This change frustrated users who prefer manual review of every action.
• Removed Features: The activity overview and stats view were removed, and the Desktop changelog page was eliminated without in-app notice, leaving users unaware of UI changes.

User Requests

Users are calling for a restored changelog for Desktop releases, advance notice for layout changes, and a setting to retain the previous layout while testing new interfaces. The feedback highlights that many professionals built their workflows around specific, stable UI elements that were altered without warning.