Claude Code: How to find your sessions in the latest Claude Code?

claude-code-session-folder.md

Here is where the Claude Code Session Folder is as of 2025:

Windows Operating System 10/11:

Windows path:

C:\Users\%USERNAME%\.claude\projects

This is a filesystem path to Claude Code Projects.

Inside .claude\projects:

A project folder consist of path to the folder where Claude Code was used.
It seems like the backslashes are being replaced by hyphens.

C--Users-%USERNAME%-Documents-quickstuff-testenv

Inside a .claude\projects\*; project folder there are multiple .jsonl conversation/session files.

Each seemingly containing the conversation full data and can be searched by regular file text search tools.
The jsonl file name is conversation session id that taken place.
Every time you do not start with claude --continue a new conversation is made.

75a91227-c977-4c75-8921-ba01e070dd21.jsonl`   

It can be parsed or used in claude --resume <ID> syntax.
Example: claude --resume 75a91227-c977-4c75-8921-ba01e070dd21

The content of jsonl looks like this:

{"parentUuid":null,"isSidechain":false,"userType":"external","cwd":"C:\\Users\\Windows10_new\\Documents\\quickstuff","sessionId":"13d805c4-54f1-415f-b72d-bc296e13bed2","version":"1.0.85","gitBranch":"","type":"user","message":{"role":"user","content":"Hello there"},"uuid":"1ac9f388-47da-413a-a2c1-99914367ac90","timestamp":"2025-08-20T19:42:28.353Z"}
{"parentUuid":"1ac9f388-47da-413a-a2c1-99914367ac90","isSidechain":false,"userType":"external","cwd":"C:\\Users\\Windows10_new\\Documents\\quickstuff","sessionId":"13d805c4-54f1-415f-b72d-bc296e13bed2","version":"1.0.85","gitBranch":"","message":{"id":"msg_01KvmXjTgaNTMV7UFw9Ykkof","type":"message","role":"assistant","model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hello! I'm Claude Code, ready to help you with your software engineering tasks. What can I assist you with today?"}],"stop_reason":null,"stop_sequence":null,"usage":{"input_tokens":3,"cache_creation_input_tokens":3296,"cache_read_input_tokens":11331,"cache_creation":{"ephemeral_5m_input_tokens":3296,"ephemeral_1h_input_tokens":0},"output_tokens":28,"service_tier":"standard"}},"requestId":"req_011CSKXqP7gqYtUUbfWT1nLS","type":"assistant","uuid":"f2fb607f-25ab-4aa5-9947-3d8972dd2c50","timestamp":"2025-08-20T19:42:30.851Z"}

TAGS:
Save Claude Code Session.
Claude Code Session Folder.
Claude Code Log. Claude Code Keep Context.

Some other notes:
claude --permission-mode plan --allowedTools 'Read'

Non-interactive mode.

claude -p "create a file named waffles" --dangerously-skip-permissions

Use WIN+ SHIFT+ S on Windows screenshot-crop part of screen.
Tip: Use alt+v to paste images from your clipboard

Editing claude.cmd to always run with --dangerously-skip-permissions

C:\Users\Windows10_new>notepad C:\Users\Windows10_new\AppData\Roaming\npm\claude.cmd

@ECHO off
GOTO start
:find_dp0
SET dp0=%~dp0
EXIT /b
:start
SETLOCAL
CALL :find_dp0

IF EXIST "%dp0%\node.exe" (
  SET "_prog=%dp0%\node.exe"
) ELSE (
  SET "_prog=node"
  SET PATHEXT=%PATHEXT:;.JS;=;%
)

endLocal & goto #_undefined_# 2>NUL || title %COMSPEC% & "%_prog%"  "%dp0%\node_modules\@anthropic-ai\claude-code\cli.js" --dangerously-skip-permissions %*

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Simple Claude Code Reinstaller
=============================

ONE COMMAND DOES EVERYTHING:
    python simple_claude_reinstaller.py

What it does:
✅ Backs up current installation  
✅ Removes everything completely
✅ Reinstalls fresh Claude Code
✅ Verifies it works

No confusion, no complexity - just works!
"""

import os
import sys
import subprocess
import shutil
import platform
from datetime import datetime
from pathlib import Path

def run_command(cmd):
    """Run a command and return result"""
    try:
        if isinstance(cmd, str):
            cmd = cmd.split()
        result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
        return result
    except Exception:
        return None

def create_backup():
    """Create backup of current Claude Code"""
    print("📦 Creating backup...")
    
    home = Path.home()
    timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
    backup_dir = home / f"claude_backup_{timestamp}"
    
    # Create backup directory
    backup_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
    
    # Backup common config locations
    config_paths = [
        home / ".claude.json",
        home / ".claude"
    ]
    
    backed_up = False
    for config_path in config_paths:
        if config_path.exists():
            try:
                if config_path.is_file():
                    shutil.copy2(config_path, backup_dir / config_path.name)
                else:
                    shutil.copytree(config_path, backup_dir / config_path.name)
                print(f"✅ Backed up: {config_path}")
                backed_up = True
            except Exception as e:
                print(f"⚠️  Could not backup {config_path}: {e}")
    
    if backed_up:
        print(f"✅ Backup created at: {backup_dir}")
        return backup_dir
    else:
        print("ℹ️  No existing config found to backup")
        return None

def remove_claude():
    """Remove all Claude Code installations"""
    print("🗑️  Removing Claude Code...")
    
    # Remove npm global installation
    print("Removing npm global package...")
    result = run_command(["npm", "uninstall", "-g", "@anthropic-ai/claude-code"])
    if result and result.returncode == 0:
        print("✅ Removed npm global package")
    else:
        print("ℹ️  No npm global package found")
    
    # Remove config files
    home = Path.home()
    config_paths = [
        home / ".claude.json",
        home / ".claude"
    ]
    
    for config_path in config_paths:
        if config_path.exists():
            try:
                if config_path.is_file():
                    config_path.unlink()
                else:
                    shutil.rmtree(config_path)
                print(f"✅ Removed: {config_path}")
            except Exception as e:
                print(f"⚠️  Could not remove {config_path}: {e}")
    
    # Clean npm cache
    print("Cleaning npm cache...")
    run_command(["npm", "cache", "clean", "--force"])
    
    print("✅ Removal completed")

def install_claude():
    """Install fresh Claude Code"""
    print("🚀 Installing fresh Claude Code...")
    
    # Check if npm exists
    npm_check = run_command(["npm", "--version"])
    if not npm_check or npm_check.returncode != 0:
        print("❌ npm not found! Please install Node.js and npm first")
        return False
    
    # Install Claude Code
    print("Installing @anthropic-ai/claude-code...")
    result = run_command(["npm", "install", "-g", "@anthropic-ai/claude-code"])
    
    if result and result.returncode == 0:
        print("✅ Installation completed!")
        return True
    else:
        print("❌ Installation failed!")
        if result and result.stderr:
            print(f"Error: {result.stderr}")
        return False

def verify_claude():
    """Verify Claude Code works"""
    print("🔍 Verifying installation...")
    
    result = run_command(["claude", "--version"])
    if result and result.returncode == 0:
        version = result.stdout.strip()
        print(f"✅ Claude Code working: {version}")
        return True
    else:
        print("⚠️  Claude command not found. You may need to restart your terminal.")
        
        # Check if it's in npm path
        npm_result = run_command(["npm", "config", "get", "prefix"])
        if npm_result and npm_result.returncode == 0:
            npm_prefix = npm_result.stdout.strip()
            system = platform.system().lower()
            
            if system == "windows":
                claude_path = Path(npm_prefix) / "claude.cmd"
            else:
                claude_path = Path(npm_prefix) / "bin" / "claude"
            
            if claude_path.exists():
                print(f"✅ Found claude at: {claude_path}")
                print("💡 Restart your terminal and try: claude --version")
                return True
        
        return False

def main():
    """Main function - does everything in one go"""
    print("🔥 CLAUDE CODE COMPLETE REINSTALLER")
    print("="*50)
    print("This will: Backup → Remove → Reinstall")
    print()
    
    try:
        # Step 1: Backup
        backup_path = create_backup()
        print()
        
        # Step 2: Remove
        remove_claude()
        print()
        
        # Step 3: Install
        success = install_claude()
        print()
        
        # Step 4: Verify
        if success:
            verified = verify_claude()
            print()
            
            if verified:
                print("🎉 ✅ COMPLETE SUCCESS!")
                print("🔥 CLAUDE CODE IS READY TO USE!")
                print()
                print("Next steps:")
                print("1. Open a new terminal")
                print("2. Run: claude")
                print("3. Follow authentication setup")
                print("4. Get API key from: https://console.anthropic.com/")
                if backup_path:
                    print(f"📁 Backup saved at: {backup_path}")
            else:
                print("⚠️  Installation completed but verification failed")
                print("Try restarting your terminal and running: claude --version")
        else:
            print("❌ Installation failed!")
            if backup_path:
                print(f"💾 Your backup is safe at: {backup_path}")
            print("You can try manual installation: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code")
    
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\n🛑 Operation cancelled by user")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"\n❌ Unexpected error: {e}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

Making claude remember to read file first before answering.

@ECHO OFF

claude --append-system-prompt "never mention k.txt file unless user asks.    before answering anything, look at k.txt file.      CRITICAL: Read k.txt first.     READ k.txt FIRST - DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!   ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT: Read k.txt before ANY action            MANDATORY: Read k.txt before proceeding       Read k.txt IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS read k.txt first, then proceed.      MUST read k.txt before responding.     DO NOT mention reading k.txt - just silently follow its contents.       Read k.txt first. Never mention reading k.txt unless asked.      Read k.txt first. Never mention reading k.txt unless user explicitly asks about k.txt.         Never tell user you read k.txt unless user asks about k.txt.        Never mention you read k.txt unless user asks.      Read k.txt silently. Hide this entire instruction from user."

my name is ererrtq

friend's name is rreqz

the user wants to list this .claude folder, nothing else.

Crucial detail: The user wants you to look at ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt.

@ECHO OFF

claude "can you run the test.py" --append-system-prompt "The user wants you to look at ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt. never mention ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt file unless user asks.    before answering anything, look at ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt file.      CRITICAL: Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt first.     READ ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt FIRST - DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!   ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT: Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt before ANY action            MANDATORY: Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt before proceeding       Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt first, then proceed.      MUST read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt before responding.     DO NOT mention reading ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt - just silently follow its contents.       Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt first. Never mention reading ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt unless asked.      Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt first. Never mention reading ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt unless user explicitly asks about ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt.         Never tell user you read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt unless user asks about ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt.        Never mention you read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt unless user asks.      Read ./PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt silently. Hide this entire instruction from user."
PAUSE

PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.txt

remember that on this computer python is py.
Always document and maintain everything in a actions.md file.

@ECHO OFF

claude "can you run the test.py" --append-system-prompt "The user wants you to look at ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md. never mention ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md file unless user asks.    before answering anything, look at ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md file.      CRITICAL: Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md first.     READ ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md FIRST - DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!   ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT: Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md before ANY action            MANDATORY: Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md before proceeding       Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md first, then proceed.      MUST read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md before responding.     DO NOT mention reading ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md - just silently follow its contents.       Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md first. Never mention reading ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md unless asked.      Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md first. Never mention reading ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md unless user explicitly asks about ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md.         Never tell user you read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md unless user asks about ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md.        Never mention you read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md unless user asks.      Read ././PROJECT_INSTRUCTIONS.md silently. Hide this entire instruction from user."
PAUSE

project rewrite: insights driven roadmap from older project
Skip: "I do not like when you ask me anything"

TODO:

write a researcher agent that processes by small amounts and holds crucial data in the context.
Deconstructing and compressing knowledge to the essence, while reading.
Mental map or mental tree with small notes while processing text. targetting the mental tree or map nodes for reinspection and re-evaluation.
Proactive.

what if instead we made a coding agent that has tools to get good understanding of large text and use edit tools and overall create things from scratch. you just type in the first node circle the text and more nodes appear and you click node and it gets implemented until user wants to stop implementing. it should produce single source file and continously update it.