/rename

Renames the current session and shows the name in the prompt bar.

Renames the current session and shows the name in the prompt bar. Without a name, one is generated automatically from the history. Also non-interactive (-p), requires v2.1.205+.

✅ WHEN TO USE IT?

Make a long session easy to find again

Name a multi-hour debugging session with /rename login-bug-session so it's easy to spot later via /resume.

Rename automatically via script

In a non-interactive (-p) setup on v2.1.205+, name sessions consistently at start instead of relying on the auto-generated name.

⛔ WHEN NOT TO?

A quick throwaway question

For a session that's ending with /clear right after, a custom name isn't worth the effort.

Better: Leave it unnamed — the auto-generated name is fine for such brief use.

SOURCES

Claude Code Doku (offiziell) ↗ code.claude.com