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[General] VS Code now only shows the last 3 or so sessions by default, hiding the rest.

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VS Code now only shows the last 3 or so sessions by default, hiding the rest. We need the same in this tool as the session list for a busy repo is far too noisy to be useful

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.9 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 2 |

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Research direction

Start at the /chat session list and compare its current behavior with VS Code’s recent-session display. Confirm the intended default visibility for a busy repository and verify that older sessions remain accessible; the issue names no implementation file or test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vscode
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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