Pop-Out Panes in the Claude Code Desktop App
Small update for Claude Code desktop users: any pane can move into its own window, so the diff or terminal can sit on a second screen.
Details
- Drag any pane, such as the diff or the terminal, out of the main window into its own window
- Claude keeps working in the main window while the popped-out pane updates, and you can dock it back at any time
- Sessions can also be arranged side by side or stacked
- Requires the Claude Code desktop app
Best for
Reviewing changes or watching the terminal on one screen while Claude keeps working on another
When to use it
You work across two monitors and keep switching panes to check on Claude's progress.
Who benefits
Claude Code desktop users who review diffs and terminal output as they go
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