[BUG] Pasting text containing certain Unicode characters (like 🍺) into Claude Code causes input to freeze/stop accepting input.
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Dec 29, 2025 by natemartinsf Closed Feb 6, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Pasting text containing certain Unicode characters (like 🍺) into Claude Code causes input to freeze/stop accepting input.
What Should Happen?
Allow me to paste and continue typing
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Copy text containing emojis.
Paste it into Claude's input field.
Paste doesn't appear, and doesn't accept any additional input.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.0.76 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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