Get Claude Code Local Session Files
When you encounter issues while using Claude Code, you can export the conversation log file (in .jsonl format) for the current session. You can analyze the conversation yourself or send the file to a support technician to help diagnose the problem.
Steps
Get the Session ID
Run the /status command in Claude Code and find the Session ID in the output:
> /status
Session ID: abc123def456...Find the Session File Using the Session ID
Copy the Session ID, then run the following command in your terminal:
find ~/.claude/projects/ -name "<YourSessionID>.jsonl"For example, if your Session ID is abc123def456, run:
find ~/.claude/projects/ -name "abc123def456.jsonl"The command will output the full path to the session file, similar to:
/Users/yourname/.claude/projects/.../abc123def456.jsonlUse the Session File
Once you have found the file, you can:
- Analyze it yourself: Use a text editor or tools like
jqto view the.jsonlfile contents. Each line is a JSON-formatted conversation record. - Send to support: Send the file to our technical support team to help diagnose and analyze the issue.
Session files are stored in .jsonl (JSON Lines) format, with one record per line, containing the complete conversation context.
Session files may contain your complete conversation with Claude Code, including code snippets and other sensitive information. Before sharing with others, make sure the file does not contain passwords, keys, or other confidential data.
