ShortcutsNew 2026-05

←← (agent view)

In agent view, sends the current session to the background as an agent.

Usage

← ←

When to use it

When you want to run tasks in parallel.

Source: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode

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agent viewShows all sessions (running, waiting, finished) in one list and lets you send tasks in parallel.Claude CodeFeaturesNew 2026-05/backgroundDetaches the current session as a background agent.Claude CodeCommandsNew 2026-05

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