Cannot paste text in VSCode extension chat input field
Status Closed — not planned
Reported on v2.1.73
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Workaround ✓ Mentioned in description ↑
Activity 4 comments · opened Mar 12, 2026 · closed Apr 14, 2026
Description
Pasting text does not work in the VSCode extension chat input field.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code in VSCode extension
- Try to paste text into the chat input field via:
- Right-click → Paste
- Cmd+V
Expected Behavior
Text should be pasted into the input field.
Actual Behavior
- Right-click → Paste: Menu appears but clicking "Paste" does nothing
- Cmd+V: No effect
Workaround
Pasting works fine in the terminal-based Claude Code (claude command).
Environment
- macOS: 15.4.1 (24E263)
- Claude Code: 2.1.73
- Interface: VSCode extension (not terminal)
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