Cmd. /resume
Resume by ID, name, or picker (/continue).
Key takeaways
- Resume by ID, name, or picker (
/continue). - Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.
Purpose
Resume by ID, name, or picker (/continue).
/resume [session]Availability
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Input surface | Running CLI prompt |
| Kind | Built-in |
| Status | Current reference |
| Aliases | /continue |
| Documented minimum | Not specified |
| Reviewed against | 2026-09-22 · Claude Code 2.1.278 |
The installed command menu and account or organization settings determine availability.
Examples
/resumeEffects and persistence
Continues the selected saved conversation. Check its working directory, model, and permissions after resuming.
Cautions
A running background session must be attached through Agent View or stopped before it can be resumed here.