diff --git a/modules/programs/tui/pi/extensions/kendex.nix b/modules/programs/tui/pi/extensions/kendex.nix
index 5386b0e..14361da 100644
--- a/modules/programs/tui/pi/extensions/kendex.nix
+++ b/modules/programs/tui/pi/extensions/kendex.nix
@@ -39,6 +39,8 @@
         };
 
         sessionAutoRename.model = "current";
+        # Avoid loading every saved session into memory at startup.
+        sessionSearch.enabled = false;
         statusline.enabled = false;
         thinkingTimer.enabled = false;
         workingIndicator.mode = "static";