diff --git a/ui-electrobun/src/mainview/SessionPicker.svelte b/ui-electrobun/src/mainview/SessionPicker.svelte
index 3558900..fcd4d30 100644
--- a/ui-electrobun/src/mainview/SessionPicker.svelte
+++ b/ui-electrobun/src/mainview/SessionPicker.svelte
@@ -87,7 +87,8 @@
   function handleNew() {
     open = false;
     clearPendingResume(projectId);
-    onNewSession?.('');
+    // Don't start agent — just clear any pending resume so next Send creates fresh session
+    // The user types their prompt, then hits Send
   }
 </script>