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[BUG/FEATURE]: Desktop GUI - Thinking process disappears and cannot be viewed in detail #8789

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Problem Description

In the Desktop GUI (not TUI), there are two issues with the thinking/reasoning display:

Issue 1: Thinking content disappears after completion

  • When using a thinking model (e.g., Claude with extended thinking), the thinking process is visible during streaming
  • Once thinking completes, the content disappears from the GUI entirely
  • Users cannot review the model's reasoning process after the fact

Issue 2: No detailed thinking view

  • Even when manually expanding the thinking block, it does not show the full/detailed thinking content
  • The detailed thought chain that was visible during streaming is lost

Expected Behavior

  1. Thinking blocks should persist after completion (like in TUI with /thinking toggle)
  2. Users should be able to expand thinking blocks to see the full detailed reasoning
  3. This setting should be persistable (remember user preference across sessions)

Current Behavior

  • Thinking content vanishes after the model finishes reasoning
  • No way to review the reasoning process
  • No persistent setting to control thinking visibility in Desktop GUI

Environment

  • OpenCode Desktop App (latest)
  • Affects all thinking-enabled models

Reference

  • TUI has /thinking command that works correctly with kv.signal("thinking_visibility", true) persistence
  • Desktop GUI lacks equivalent functionality

Suggested Implementation

  • Add a toggle in Desktop GUI settings/toolbar to control thinking visibility
  • Persist the thinking content in the message history
  • Store user preference for default expanded/collapsed state

Activity

  1. github-actions commented on Jan 16, 2026

    @github-actions
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    This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

    Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

  2. github-actions commented on Mar 26, 2026

    @github-actions
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    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

  3. mmospanenko commented on Apr 18, 2026

    @mmospanenko

    On macOS, the thinking steps aren’t visible at all—only the title shows up. However, in the TUI they display correctly.

  4. added a commit that references this issue on Sep 17, 2026
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